What was the name of the prophet quoted in Matthew 2 v 5 6 it must be a five letter name?

Answer 1

Hey! I had this same question too. So I looked into it a bit. I think the Herod's wise men were quoting the prophet Micah. This verse says:

"But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Isreal; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting."

This verse is important, because it portrays Jesus as ruler of Israel.

This verse also separates some Christian beliefs from Jewish beliefs.

Jews during the time of Jesus and some even today await God's return to Israel to deliver his chosen nation (from foreign forces and rulers) and govern over it. This is one reason why Jews during Jesus's day wanted Him to be crucified. The Jews wanted a sign. They knew that if Jesus escaped death on the cross, he could become the political ruler over Israel, and truly be seen as the Son of God. This verse is one reason why Jews wait for political deliverance of their land.

Also, this verse in Micah is true in regards that God is the master of all things. He created all things, nations, lands, and people that exist. In this sense, God is already ruler of Israel. God promises to protect, bless, and uphold his chosen nation, Israel.

One last thing, if someone were to take a look at Revelation 21, they would see that God is prophesied to rule in Jerusalem. This will happen when the new heaven and new earth is made (and the old pass away) after the Battle of Armageddon, Satan gets thrown into the bottomless pit, and the final judgement of all people that have ever lived goes down.

Views on this verse differ on opposing beliefs on whether:

-God and Jesus are the same (think trinity: Father, Son, Holy Spirit)

-did Jesus come to deliver from sin? or to deliver his nation politically?

Hope this helps! (And know I would love correction if I'm wrong about all this.) Either way, I know God will show you the truth if you ask Him.

Answer 2

Micah 5:2 - "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,

though you are small among the clans of Judah,

out of you will come for me

one who will be ruler over Israel,

whose origins are from of old,

from ancient times. "

Answer 3

The prophet quoted in Matthew 2:5-6 is Micah. This passage refers to the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, as stated in the book of Micah in the Old Testament.