Prophecy · messianic · Confidence: high · curated
Ruler from Bethlehem Whose Origins Are from Old
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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8 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