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Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
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A Deliberate Distinction
Commentators emphasize the verse's precise wording. It names Joseph as the "husband of Mary" but states Jesus was born "of whom" (singular, referring to Mary). This phrasing legally connects Jesus to King David's royal line through Joseph, while simultaneously signaling that Joseph was not the biological father, preparing the reader for the virgin birth.
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19th Century
Baptist
With one or two exceptions, these are names of persons of little or no note. The later ones were persons altogether obscure and insignificant. Our …
Matthew’s chief aims in including the genealogy are hinted at in the first verse—namely, to show that Jesus Messiah is truly in the kingly line of …
16th Century
Protestant
Jesus, who is called Christ. By the designation Christ, Anointed, Matthew points out his office, to inform the readers that this …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jacob begat Joseph According to an old tradition mentioned by F16 Epiphanins, this Jacob, the father …
Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here is related the third series of fourteen in Christ’s generation, which proceeds through private persons. Concerning this Jechonias, as was said…
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