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General Information:
Matthew quotes the prophet Hosea to show that the Christ would spend time in Egypt.
He remained
Mary and Jesus were with Joseph. Alternate translation: "They remained"
until the death of Herod
This phrase shows how long they stayed in Egypt. It does not say that Herod died at this point in the story.
what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying
"what the Lord had said through the prophet; he said" or "what the Lord had told the prophet to say; he said"
Out of Egypt I have called my Son
"I have called my Son out of Egypt"