Matthew 2:7
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.”
χρόνος
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
καλέω
having called
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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φαίνω
appearing
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φαίνω
to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
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τότε
Then
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τότε
the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
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μάγος
Magi
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μάγος
a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician
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Ἡρώδης
Herod
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Ἡρώδης
heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
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λάθρα
secretly
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λάθρα
privately
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