Matthew 2:12

And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Being warned in a dream that they shouldn’t return to Herod, they went back to their own country another way.

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532} being warned of God{G5537}{(G5685)} in{G2596} a dream{G3677} that they should{G344} not{G3361} return{G344}{(G5658)} to{G4314} Herod{G2264}, they departed{G402}{(G5656)} into{G1519} their own{G846} country{G5561} another{G1223}{G243} way{G3598}.

Strong's King James

(12) And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their country by another way.

The F.O.G

That night, God warned them in a dream not to return to Herod. Understanding the danger, they chose an alternate route home, protecting the child from the king's murderous intentions.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and having been divinely warned in a dream not to turn back unto Herod, through another way they withdrew to their own region.

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 2:12

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Matthew 2:12