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Prophecy · messianic · Confidence: medium · curated

Slaughter of the Innocents

Cited scripture

  • Jer 31:15 — Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.

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5 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

Historic voices touch this

2 passages from 2 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

  • Homilies on Matthew · 1 passage
  • Homilies on the Gospel of John · 1 passage