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Mat 2:8. Ἐξετάσατε ἀκριβῶς, enquire diligently) others read ἀκριβῶς ἐξετάσατε,[90] diligently enquire.[91] The variation is of no consequence, especially as it occurs in the words of Herod. Let us pass by such things without comment. The same phrase occurs in the Septuagint Version of Deu 19:18 [where we read “καὶ ἐξετάσωσιν οἱ κριταὶ ἀκριβῶς,” “and the judges shall enquire diligently.”]-ἐπὰν δὲ, but if)[92] The use of the particle gives an antithetical force to the succeeding words.-See Luk 11:22; Luk 11:34. Herod did not accept the intelligence of the Magi as true, though he considered it as possible; it is not, therefore, to be wondered at that he did not immediately go with them to worship.
[90] This is the reading of E. M.-(I. B.)
[91] BC (corrected later) D abc, Vulg. read with Beng. ἐξετάσατέ ἀκριβῶς. The reading of Rec. Text is without very ancient authority.-ED.
[92] Engl. Vers. And when.-(I. B.)