Matthew 2:7
World English Bible (WEB)
Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.
In context
5 They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is written through the prophet,
6 ‘You Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the princes of Judah; for out of you shall come a governor who shall shepherd my people, Israel.’”
7 Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.
8 He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, “Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him.”
9 They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them until it came and stood over where the young child was.
Matthew 2:7 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.
- KJV King James Version
- Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Then Herod called the Magi secretly and learned from them the exact time the star had appeared.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned of them exactly what time the star appeared.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Then Herod, privately having called the mages, did inquire exactly from them the time of the appearing star,
- DBY Darby Translation
- Then Herod, having secretly called the magi, inquired of them accurately the time of the star that was appearing;
- WBS Webster Bible
- Then Herod, when he had privately called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.