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Podcast: BIBLE IN TEN
Episode: Matthew 2:7
Description: Thursday, 8 August 2024
Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. Matthew 2:7
“Then Herod, having called the magicians secretly, exacted of them the time of the appearing star” (CG).
In the previous verse, those before Herod cited the words of Micah concerning the birthplace and ruling status of the Messiah. Now, with that information, it next says, “Then Herod, having called the magicians secretly.”
The word is lathra. It is an adverb signifying secretly or privately. It is the sa...