Matthew 2:15

And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

Cross-references

In Matthew 2:17, another fulfillment formula appears for Jeremiah's prophecy — showing Matthew's pattern of citing OT prophets for Jesus' early life events.

In Matthew 2:23, a further fulfillment citation for the Nazarene — continuing the same formulaic pattern used in 2:15 to connect Jesus' journey to prophecy.

In Matthew 1:22, the first fulfillment formula introduces the virgin birth — establishing the citation pattern that Matthew 2:15 continues with Hosea.

In Matthew 4:14, another fulfillment quote from Isaiah — reinforcing Matthew's technique of presenting Jesus' ministry as prophetic fulfillment.

In Matthew 8:17, Jesus' healings are tied to Isaiah — using the same 'fulfill what was spoken' formula as in 2:15, linking deeds to prophecy.

In Matthew 12:16-17, Jesus' command to secrecy is linked to Isaiah — another example of Matthew's fulfillment citations, parallel to the one in 2:15.

Matthew 21:4 also uses a fulfillment formula — showing Matthew's pattern of citing OT prophecy for events in Jesus' life.

Matthew 26:54 Related theme

In Matthew 26:54, Jesus speaks of Scripture being fulfilled — echoing the same fulfillment theme as the Hosea quote here.

Matthew 26:56 Related theme

Matthew 26:56 states that events happened to fulfill the Scriptures — the same fulfillment motif as the quote from Hosea.

Exodus 4:22 Allusion

Exodus 4:22 calls Israel God's firstborn son — the OT background for Hosea 11:1, showing Jesus as the true Israel.

Hosea 11:1 Citation

Hosea 11:1 is the exact verse Matthew quotes here, applying God calling Israel out of Egypt to Jesus.

John 19:36 Parallel

John 19:36 cites the prophecy that no bone would be broken — a different specific fulfillment, same pattern.

Luke 24:44 Related theme

Luke 24:44 has Jesus declaring that all Scripture about him must be fulfilled — a broader fulfillment statement parallel to this specific quote.

John 19:28 Related theme

John 19:28 records Jesus fulfilling Scripture by saying 'I thirst' — another instance of fulfillment during the passion.

Acts 1:16 Related theme

Acts 1:16 has Peter saying Scripture had to be fulfilled concerning Judas — another fulfillment statement in the early church.