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A Condensed Genealogy
Scholars note that the names in this section span roughly 400 years, from the entry into Egypt to the Exodus. This indicates that the genealogy is condensed. The Greek word for "begat" can mean "was the ancestor of," not strictly a direct father-son link. This was a common way to structure genealogies to highlight the most significant ancestors in a lineage.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 1:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
Observe the dash of unclean blood which enters the stream through Judah’s incest with Tamar. O Lord, you are the sinner’s Friend!
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 1:4
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 …
John Gill
On Matthew 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
And Aram begat Aminadab
Which, with what follows in this verse, exactly agrees with the genealogical account in ([Re…
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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 1:2–6
13th Century
Philosopher
Having presented the title, His genealogical lineage is traced here. It is divided into three parts, according to the three series of fourteen by w…