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The Promised King
Matthew immediately identifies Jesus as "the son of David" and "the son of Abraham" to prove He is the long-awaited Messiah. Commentators explain this isn't just a family tree; it's a declaration that Jesus fulfills God's foundational covenants: the promise of an eternal king from David's line and the promise that Abraham's descendant would bless the entire world. This opening verse establishes Jesus as the legal and rightful heir to God's promises.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 1:1
18th Century
Theologian
The book of the generation. This is the proper title of the chapter. This is equivalent to saying, "The account of the ancestry or family,…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 1:1
The Book (βιβλος). There is no article in the Greek, but the following genitives make it definite. It is our word Bible that is he…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 1:1
19th Century
Preacher
This verse gives us a clue to the special focus of Matthew’s Gospel. He was moved by the Holy Spirit to write of our Lord Jesus Ch…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 1:1
The first words of Matthew may be translated as “a [coherent and unified] record of the origins of Jesus Christ,” thus serving as an opening statem…
John Calvin
On Matthew 1:1
16th Century
Theologian
As not all are agreed about these two genealogies, which are given by Matthew and Luke, we must first see whether both trace the genealogy of Chris…
John Gill
On Matthew 1:1
17th Century
Pastor
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ
This is the genuine title of the book, which was put to it by the Evangel…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 1:1–17
17th Century
Minister
Concerning this genealogy of our Saviour, observe the chief intention. It is not a needless genealogy. It is not a vainglorious one, as those of gr…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 1:1
13th Century
Philosopher
Among the Evangelists, Matthew is especially concerned with Christ’s humanity; for this reason, according to Gregory, He is represented by a man in…