Theophany · angelophany · Confidence: high · curated
Angel to Joseph — Flee to Egypt
Cited scripture
- Matt 2:13 — And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring
- Matt 2:14 — When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
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3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.
Historic voices touch this
4 passages from 3 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.
- Catechism of the Catholic Church · 2 passages
- Homilies on Matthew · 1 passage
- Contra Celsum (Against Celsus) · 1 passage