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Matthew 2:7
Then Herod, privately, calling the wise men, ascertained from them the time of the appearing star;
Matthew 2:7 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Matthew 2:7 in other translations
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Then Herod called the Magi secretly and learned from them the exact time the star had appeared.
Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.
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In context
4 and, assembling all the high-priests and scribes of the people, he was enquiring of them—Where is, the Christ, to be born?
5 And, they, said to him, In Bethlehem of Judaea,—for, so, is it written through the prophet:
6 And, thou, Bethlehem, land of Judah, by no means least, art thou, among the governors of Judah,—For, out of thee, shall one come forth to govern, Who shall shepherd my people Israel.
7 Then Herod, privately, calling the wise men, ascertained from them the time of the appearing star;
8 and sending them to Bethlehem, said—Go search out accurately concerning the child,—and, as soon as ye find it, bring report unto me, that, I also, may come and bow myself down to it.
9 Now, they, hearing the king, went, and lo! the star which they had seen in the east, was going before them, until it went and stood over where the child was;
10 and, seeing the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy;
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