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Prophecy · messianic · Confidence: high · curated

Ruler Whose Origins Are from Eternity

Cited scripture

  • Mic 5:2 — But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, f

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3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

Historic voices touch this

13 passages from 10 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

  • Church History (Historia Ecclesiastica) · 3 passages
  • Homilies on Matthew · 2 passages
  • Homilies on the Gospel of John · 1 passage
  • City of God · 1 passage
  • Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew · 1 passage
  • Belgic Confession · 1 passage
  • Second Helvetic Confession · 1 passage
  • First Apology · 1 passage
  • Thirteen Principles of Faith · 1 passage
  • Against Praxeas · 1 passage