Matthew 4:15-16 The Temptation of Jesus

15 “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the way to the sea, along the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles—

16 the people living in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned.”

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Meaning of Matthew 4:15-16

Matthew 4:15 mentions, "Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles." This verse emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecy and Christ’s light shining into regions considered spiritually dark. It reveals God's inclusive plan for salvation, reaching beyond cultural and ethnic boundaries to offer hope and redemption to all.

Cross References for Matthew 4:15-16

Joshua 20:7 - So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill countr... Click to read the verse Joshua 20:7 Click to read the verse Joshua 20:7

2 Kings 15:29 - In the time of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria came and took Ijon, Abel B... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 15:29 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 15:29

Joshua 21:32 - from the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for one accused of murder), Ham... Click to read the verse Joshua 21:32 Click to read the verse Joshua 21:32

Isaiah 9:1 - To Us a Child Is Born Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress.... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:1

1 Kings 9:11 - King Solomon gave twenty towns in Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, because Hiram had supplied him... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 9:11 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 9:11

Matthew 10:5 - These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or e... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:5