Matthew 02 Vocabulary
English
This exercise assumes you have already read the previous chapters of Matthew and memorized their vocabulary. Memorize the new vocabulary in this exercise, then read through Matthew 2 and identify the words in the narrative as the story unfolds. This chapter covers the visit of the magi, Herod’s response, the flight to Egypt, and the return to Nazareth, introducing vocabulary tied to kingship, worship, danger, and fulfillment of prophecy.
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ψυχή | the soul, life, self |
| χώρα | region, land, fields |
| χρυσός | gold |
| χρόνος | time, a particular time, season |
| χρηματίζω | I warn (usually a divine warning); I give a title or name |
| χαρά | joy, gladness |
| χαίρω | I rejoice, am glad |
| φωνή | a sound, noise, voice |
| φεύγω | I flee, escape, shun |
| τότε | then |