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General Information:
In verse 15, Matthew quotes the prophet Hosea to show that the Christ would spend time in Egypt.
they had departed
"the learned men had departed"
appeared to Joseph in a dream
"came to Joseph while he was dreaming"
Get up, take ... flee ... Remain ... you
God is speaking to Joseph, so these should all be singular forms. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)
until I tell you
The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "until I tell you it is safe to come back" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
I tell you
Here "I" refers to God. The angel is speaking for God.