Parallel Chapters and Verses, Greek and Hebrew Lexicon, Commentaries, Strong's Bible Dictionary, Concordances and Cross References for Matthew 1
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Matthew 1:1
New American Standard Bible: The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham:
God's Word Translation: This is the list of ancestors of Jesus Christ, descendant of David and Abraham.
King James Version: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Bible in Basic English: The book of the generations of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Weymouth New Testament: The Genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
World English Bible: The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Alphabetical: A Abraham Christ David genealogy Jesus Messiah of record son the

GSB: 1:1 The {1} {a} book of the {b} generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the {c} son of Abraham.
(1) Jesus Christ came of Abraham of the tribe of Judah, and of the family of David as God promised.
(a) Rehearsal: as the Hebrews used to speak; see Ge 5:1, the book of the generations.
(b) Of the ancestors from whom Christ came.
(c) Christ is also the son of Abraham.

PNT: 1:1 The Genealogy and Birth of Christ

SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 1. The Genealogy of Jesus Christ. Three Series of Fourteen Generations. The Betrothal of Mary and Joseph. The Immaculate Conception. The Purpose of Joseph. The Lord's Message in a Dream. The Name Jesus. The Prophecy of the Virgin. Immanuel. The Birth of Jesus.
The book of the generation. Literally, the book of birth, or genealogy. This title applies, not to the whole Gospel, but to the table of descent in the first seventeen verses. The title was possibly copied from some Hebrew document compiled from the genealogical tables.
Jesus Christ. Jesus, the personal name, which means Savior; Christ, the official title, which means Anointed. He is our Anointed Prophet, Priest, and King.
The son of David. The descendant. The prophets had declared that the Messiah should be of David's seed.
The son of Abraham. The Lord had promised Abraham (Ge 12:3 Ge 22:18) that in his seed all the world should be blessed. David and Abraham were the two greatest ancestors of Jesus, and are named because it had been predicted that he would be their descendant.

WES: 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ - That is, strictly speaking, the account of his birth and genealogy. This title therefore properly relates to the verse s that immediately follow: but as it sometimes signifies the history of a person, in that sense it may belong to the whole book. If there were any difficulties in this genealogy, or that given by St. Luke, which could not easily be removed, they would rather affect the Jewish tables, than the credit of the evangelists: for they act only as historians setting down these genealogies, as they stood in those public and allowed records. Therefore they were to take them as they found them. Nor was it needful they should correct the mistakes, if there were any. For these accounts sufficiently answer the end for which they are recited. They unquestionably prove the grand point in view, that Jesus was of the family from which the promised seed was to come. And they had more weight with the Jews for this purpose, than if alterations had been made by inspiration itself. For such alterations would have occasioned endless disputes between them and the disciples of our Lord. The son of David, the son of Abraham - He is so called, because to these he was more peculiarly promised; and of these it was often foretold the Messiah should spring. Luke 3:31.

MHC: 1:1-17 Concerning this genealogy of our Saviour, observe the chief intention. It is not a needless genealogy. It is not a vain-glorious one, as those of great men often are. It proves that our Lord Jesus is of the nation and family out of which the Messiah was to arise. The promise of the blessing was made to Abraham and his seed; of the dominion, to David and his seed. It was promised to Abraham that Christ should descend from him, Ge 12:3; 22:18; and to David that he should descend from him, 2Sa 7:12; Ps 89:3, &c.; 132:11; and, therefore, unless Jesus is a son of David, and a son of Abraham, he is not the Messiah. Now this is here proved from well-known records. When the Son of God was pleased to take our nature, he came near to us, in our fallen, wretched condition; but he was perfectly free from sin: and while we read the names in his genealogy, we should not forget how low the Lord of glory stooped to save the human race. Matthew 1:2

New American Standard Bible: Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.
God's Word Translation: Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.
King James Version: Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Bible in Basic English: The son of Abraham was Isaac; and the son of Isaac was Jacob; and the sons of Jacob were Judah and his brothers;
Weymouth New Testament: Abraham was the father of Isaac; Isaac of Jacob; Jacob of Judah and his brothers.
World English Bible: Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers.

Alphabetical: Abraham and brothers father his Isaac Jacob Judah of the was

PNT: 1:2 Abraham begat Isaac. Matthew begins with Abraham to trace the line down. He was writing for Jews, and Jewish history begins with Abraham. Luke (Lu 3:23-38), writing for Gentiles, goes back to Adam. For the differences between Matthew and Luke, see PNT Mt 1:16.

MHC: Matthew 1:3

New American Standard Bible: Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez was the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.
God's Word Translation: Judah and Tamarwere the father and mother of Perez and Zerah. Perez was the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram,
King James Version: And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;
Bible in Basic English: And the sons of Judah were Perez and Zerah by Tamar; and the son of Perez was Hezron; and the son of Hezron was Ram;
Weymouth New Testament: Judah was the father (by Tamar)
World English Bible: Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram.

Alphabetical: and by father Hezron Judah mother of Perez Ram Tamar the was whose Zerah

PNT: 1:3 Tamar. Three women are named in this list: Tamar, Rahab, and Ruth. These were all Gentile women, and are named for this reason, and for their remarkable history. There were stains upon the character of Tamar (Ge 38:11-30) and of Rahab (Jos 2:1), but Ruth is one of the sweetest women of the Bible.

WES: 1:3 Of Thamar - St. Matthew adds the names of those women also, that were remarkable in the sacred history.

MHC: Matthew 1:4

New American Standard Bible: Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.
God's Word Translation: Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon.
King James Version: And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;
Bible in Basic English: And the son of Ram was Amminadab; and the son of Amminadab was Nahshon; and the son of Nahshon was Salmon;
Weymouth New Testament: Ram of Amminadab; Amminadab of Nahshon; Nahshon of Salmon;
World English Bible: Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon.

Alphabetical: Amminadab and father Nahshon of Ram Salmon the was

WES: 1:4 Naasson - Who was prince of the tribe of Judah, when the Israelites entered into Canaan.

MHC: Matthew 1:5

New American Standard Bible: Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse.
God's Word Translation: Salmon and Rahabwere the father and mother of Boaz. Boaz and Ruthwere the father and mother of Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse,
King James Version: And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Bible in Basic English: And the son of Salmon by Rahab was Boaz; and the son of Boaz by Ruth was Obed; and the son of Obed was Jesse;
Weymouth New Testament: Salmon (by Rahab)
World English Bible: Salmon became the father of Boaz by Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed by Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse.

Alphabetical: and Boaz by father Jesse mother Obed of Rahab Ruth Salmon the was whose

WES: 1:5 Obed begat Jesse - The providence of God was peculiarly shown in this, that Salmon, Boaz, and Obed, must each of them have been near a hundred years old, at the birth of his son here recorded.

MHC: Matthew 1:6

New American Standard Bible: Jesse was the father of David the king. David was the father of Solomon by Bathsheba who had been the wife of Uriah.
God's Word Translation: Jesse the father of King David. David and Uriah's wifeBathsheba were the father and mother of Solomon.
King James Version: And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
Bible in Basic English: And the son of Jesse was David the king; and the son of David was Solomon by her who had been the wife of Uriah;
Weymouth New Testament: Jesse of David--the King. David (by Uriah's widow)
World English Bible: Jesse became the father of King David. David became the father of Solomon by her who had been the wife of Uriah.

Alphabetical: and Bathsheba been by David father had Jesse King mother of Solomon the Uriah Uriah's was who whose wife

PNT: 1:6 David the king. The greatest of line from Abraham to Christ, so exalted that one of the titles of the Messiah was the Son of David.

[The wife] of Uriah. The mother of Solomon is referred to, not by name, but as the wife of Uriah. Uriah was a Hittite, a Gentile, and his wife may have been also. She was certainly a partner of David in the greatest guilt of his life.

WES: 1:6 David the king - Particularly mentioned under this character, because his throne is given to the Messiah.

MHC: Matthew 1:7

New American Standard Bible: Solomon was the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.
God's Word Translation: Solomon was the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asa,
King James Version: And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;
Bible in Basic English: And the son of Solomon was Rehoboam; and the son of Rehoboam was Abijah; and the son of Abijah was Asa;
Weymouth New Testament: Solomon of Rehoboam; Rehoboam of Abijah; Abijah of Asa;
World English Bible: Solomon became the father of Rehoboam. Rehoboam became the father of Abijah. Abijah became the father of Asa.

Alphabetical: Abijah and Asa father of Rehoboam Solomon the was

MHC: Matthew 1:8

New American Standard Bible: Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.
God's Word Translation: Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah,
King James Version: And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;
Bible in Basic English: And the son of Asa was Jehoshaphat; and the son of Jehoshaphat was Joram; and the son of Joram was Uzziah;
Weymouth New Testament: Asa of Jehoshaphat; Jehoshaphat of Jehoram; Jehoram of Uzziah;
World English Bible: Asa became the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat became the father of Joram. Joram became the father of Uzziah.

Alphabetical: and Asa father Jehoram Jehoshaphat Joram of the Uzziah was

PNT: 1:8 Joram. Between Joram and Uzziah three names are intentionally omitted. They are found in 1Ch 3:11-12. They were probably omitted to equalize the threefold division of generations from Abraham to Joseph. Such omissions of unimportant links are common in the Old Testament.

WES: 1:8 Jehoram begat Uzziah - Jehoahaz, Joash, and Amaziah coming between. So that he begat him mediately, as Christ is mediately the son of David and of Abraham. So the progeny of Hezekiah, after many generations, are called the sons that should issue from him, which he should beget, Isaiah 39:7.

MHC: Matthew 1:9

New American Standard Bible: Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.
God's Word Translation: Uzziah the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah,
King James Version: And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;
Bible in Basic English: And the son of Uzziah was Jotham; and the son of Jotham was Ahaz; and the son of Ahaz was Hezekiah;
Weymouth New Testament: Uzziah of Jotham; Jotham of Ahaz; Ahaz of Hezekiah;
World English Bible: Uzziah became the father of Jotham. Jotham became the father of Ahaz. Ahaz became the father of Hezekiah.

Alphabetical: Ahaz and father Hezekiah Jotham of the Uzziah was

MHC: Matthew 1:10

New American Standard Bible: Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, and Amon the father of Josiah.
God's Word Translation: Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah.
King James Version: And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;
Bible in Basic English: And the son of Hezekiah was Manasseh; and the son of Manasseh was Amon; and the son of Amon was Josiah;
Weymouth New Testament: Hezekiah of Manasseh; Manasseh of Amon; Amon of Josiah;
World English Bible: Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh. Manasseh became the father of Amon. Amon became the father of Josiah.

Alphabetical: Amon and father Hezekiah Josiah Manasseh of the was

MHC: Matthew 1:11

New American Standard Bible: Josiah became the father of Jeconiah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon.
God's Word Translation: Josiah was the father of Jechoniah and his brothers. They lived at the time when the people were exiled to Babylon.
King James Version: And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:
Bible in Basic English: And the sons of Josiah were Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the taking away to Babylon.
Weymouth New Testament: Josiah of Jeconiah and his brothers at the period of the Removal to Babylon.
World English Bible: Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the exile to Babylon.

Alphabetical: and at Babylon became brothers deportation exile father his Jeconiah Josiah of the time to

GSB: 1:11 and Josias begat {d} Jechonias and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away of Babylon.
(d) That is, the captivity fell in the days of Jakim and Jechonias: for Jechonias was born before the carrying away into captivity.

PNT: 1:11 About the time they were carried away to Babylon. The great seventy years' captivity in Babylon, following the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar.

WES: 1:11 Josiah begat Jeconiah - Mediately, Jehoiakim coming between. And his brethren - That is, his uncles. The Jews term all kinsmen brethren. About the time they were carried away - Which was a little after the birth of Jeconiah.

MHC: Matthew 1:12

New American Standard Bible: After the deportation to Babylon: Jeconiah became the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel.
God's Word Translation: After the exile to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel,
King James Version: And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;
Bible in Basic English: And after the taking away to Babylon, Jechoniah had a son Shealtiel; and Shealtiel had Zerubbabel;
Weymouth New Testament: After the Removal to Babylon Jeconiah had a son Shealtiel; Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel;
World English Bible: After the exile to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel became the father of Zerubbabel.

Alphabetical: After and Babylon became deportation exile father Jeconiah of Shealtiel the to was Zerubbabel

PNT: 1:12 Zerubbabel. The descendant of the ancient kings who led the Jews back from the Captivity (Ezr 3:2).

MHC: Matthew 1:13

New American Standard Bible: Zerubbabel was the father of Abihud, Abihud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.
God's Word Translation: Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor,
King James Version: And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
Bible in Basic English: And Zerubbabel had Abiud; and Abiud had Eliakim; and Eliakim had Azor;
Weymouth New Testament: Zerubbabel of Abiud; Abiud of Eliakim; Eliakim of Azor;
World English Bible: Zerubbabel became the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim. Eliakim became the father of Azor.

Alphabetical: Abihud Abiud and Azor Eliakim father of the was Zerubbabel

MHC: Matthew 1:14

New American Standard Bible: Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud.
God's Word Translation: Azor the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud,
King James Version: And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
Bible in Basic English: And Azor had Zadok; and Zadok had Achim; and Achim had Eliud;
Weymouth New Testament: Azor of Zadok; Zadok of Achim; Achim of Eliud;
World English Bible: Azor became the father of Sadoc. Sadoc became the father of Achim. Achim became the father of Eliud.

Alphabetical: Achim Akim and Azor Eliud father of the was Zadok

MHC: Matthew 1:15

New American Standard Bible: Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob.
God's Word Translation: Eliud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob.
King James Version: And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
Bible in Basic English: And Eliud had Eleazar; and Eleazar had Matthan; and Matthan had Jacob;
Weymouth New Testament: Eliud of Eleazar; Eleazar of Matthan; Matthan of Jacob;
World English Bible: Eliud became the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan. Matthan became the father of Jacob.

Alphabetical: and Eleazar Eliud father Jacob Matthan of the was

MHC: Matthew 1:16

New American Standard Bible: Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah.
God's Word Translation: Jacob was the father of Joseph, who was the husband of Mary. Mary was the mother of Jesus, who is called Christ.
King James Version: And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Bible in Basic English: And the son of Jacob was Joseph the husband of Mary, who gave birth to Jesus, whose name is Christ.
Weymouth New Testament: and Jacob of Joseph the husband of Mary, who was the mother of JESUS who is called CHRIST.
World English Bible: Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Alphabetical: and born by called Christ father husband is Jacob Jesus Joseph Mary Messiah of the was who whom

PNT: 1:16 Jacob begat Joseph. The descendant of a long line of kings was a poor carpenter of Nazareth. As the husband of Mary he was the legal father of Jesus, and Matthew gives his line of descent. A comparison of the table given by Luke will show that it differs in part from that of Matthew. Between David and Joseph the lists are widely different. Several views, all possible, have been presented, but the most probable explanation is that Matthew gives the line of Joseph, the legal line, and that Luke gives the line of Mary, the mother of our Lord. As the Jews regarded only male descent, unless Joseph, the supposed father, was a descendant of David they would not have recognized the genealogy as a fulfillment of the prophecies that Christ should be the Son of David; while Luke, himself a Gentile and writing for Gentiles, was more particular to give the line that shows that Jesus is really the Son of David. If Mary was the daughter of Heli, especially if an heiress, Joseph, by marriage, would become the son of Heli. That there is no contradiction between the two tables is shown by the fact that the Jews who best understood their genealogies never charged it. These tables were preserved with great care, for various reasons, until Christ was born, but it is asserted that Herod destroyed them. If this is incorrect, they did not survive the destruction of Jerusalem.

WES: 1:16 The husband of Mary - Jesus was generally believed to be the son of Joseph. It was needful for all who believed this, to know, that Joseph was sprung from David. Otherwise they would not allow Jesus to be the Christ. Jesus, who is called Christ - The name Jesus respects chiefly the promise of blessing made to Abraham: the name Christ, the promise of the Messiah's kingdom, which was made to David. It may be farther observed, that the word Christ in Greek, and Messiah in Hebrew, signify anointed, and imply the prophetic, priestly, and royal characters, which were to meet in the Messiah. Among the Jews, anointing was the ceremony whereby prophets, priests, and kings were initiated into those offices. And if we look into ourselves, we shall find a want of Christ in all these respects. We are by nature at a distance from God, alienated from him, and incapable of a free access to him. Hence we want a mediator, an intercessor, in a word, a Christ, in his priestly office. This regards our state with respect to God. And with respect to ourselves, we find a total darkness, blindness, ignorance of God, and the things of God. Now here we want Christ in his prophetic office, to enlighten our minds, and teach us the whole will of God. We find also within us a strange misrule of appetites and passions. For these we want Christ in his royal character, to reign in our hearts, and subdue all things to himself.

MHC: Matthew 1:17

New American Standard Bible: So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the deportation to Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the deportation to Babylon to the Messiah, fourteen generations.
God's Word Translation: So there were 14 generations from Abraham to David, 14 generations from David until the exile to Babylon, 14 generations from the exile until the Messiah.
King James Version: So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.
Bible in Basic English: So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David to the taking away to Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the taking away to Babylon to the coming of Christ, fourteen generations.
Weymouth New Testament: There are therefore, in all, fourteen generations from Abraham to David; fourteen from David to the Removal to Babylon; and fourteen from the Removal to Babylon to the Christ.
World English Bible: So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.

Alphabetical: Abraham all and are Babylon Christ David deportation exile fourteen from generations in Messiah So the there Thus to were

GSB: 1:17 All {e} the generations, therefore, from Abraham to David [were] fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away of Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the carrying away of Babylon unto the Christ, fourteen generations.
(e) All those who were considered to be in the lineage of David's family, as they begat one another orderly in turn.

PNT: 1:17 Fourteen generations. There are exactly fourteen generations from Abraham to David, and two other series made to correspond.

From David to, etc. David's name is counted again to make the number fourteen. The third series begins with Jeconiah and ends with Christ.

WES: 1:17 So all the generations - Observe, in order to complete the three fourteens, David ends the first fourteen, and begins the second (which reaches to the captivity) and Jesus ends the third fourteen. When we survey such a series of generations, it is a natural and obvious reflection, how like the leaves of a tree one passeth away, and another cometh! Yet the earth still abideth. And with it the goodness of the Lord which runs from generation to generation, the common hope of parents and children. Of those who formerly lived upon earth, and perhaps made the most conspicuous figure, how many are there whose names are perished with them? How many, of whom only the names are remaining? Thus are we likewise passing away! And thus shall we shortly be forgotten! Happy are we, if, while we are forgotten by men, we are remembered by God! If our names, lost on earth, are at length found written in the book of life!

MHC: Matthew 1:18

New American Standard Bible: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit.
God's Word Translation: The birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. His mother Mary had been promised to Joseph in marriage. But before they were married, Mary realized that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
King James Version: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Bible in Basic English: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was in this way: when his mother Mary was going to be married to Joseph, before they came together the discovery was made that she was with child by the Holy Spirit.
Weymouth New Testament: The circumstances of the birth of Jesus Christ were these. After his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they were united in marriage, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
World English Bible: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Alphabetical: about as be been before betrothed birth but by came child Christ follows found had His Holy how is Jesus Joseph married Mary mother Now of pledged she Spirit the they This through to together was when with

GSB: 1:18 Now the birth of (2) Jesus Christ was thus: His mother, Mary, that is, having been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child of [the] Holy Spirit.
(2) Christ is the true Emmanuel, and therefore, Jesus (that is, Saviour) is conceived in the virgin by the Holy Spirit, as foretold by the prophets.

PNT: 1:18 The birth of Jesus Christ. The word rendered here birth is the same in Greek that is translated genealogy in Mt 1:1.

Mary was espoused. Not married, but engaged. Betrothal was, from the times of the patriarchs, a formal ceremony, and was regarded a binding obligation. It generally lasted a whole year before marriage. After betrothal unfaithfulness was regarded adultery.
Before they came together. Before marriage.
She was found. The angel (Lu 1:26,27) predicted her conception, and when the prediction was verified she probably did not hesitate to reveal it. Her heart would be filled with joyous pride instead of shame.
Holy Ghost. Correctly, Holy Spirit. The Divine power. Christ is the only example of such a birth in all history. His birth, like his life and his resurrection, is a miracle.

MHC: 1:18-25 Let us look to the circumstances under which the Son of God entered into this lower world, till we learn to despise the vain honours of this world, when compared with piety and holiness. The mystery of Christ's becoming man is to be adored, not curiously inquired into. It was so ordered that Christ should partake of our nature, yet that he should be pure from the defilement of original sin, which has been communicated to all the race of Adam. Observe, it is the thoughtful, not the unthinking, whom God will guide. God's time to come with instruction to his people, is when they are at a loss. Divine comforts most delight the soul when under the pressure of perplexed thoughts. Joseph is told that Mary should bring forth the Saviour of the world. He was to call his name Jesus, a Saviour. Jesus is the same name with Joshua. And the reason of that name is clear, for those whom Christ saves, he saves from their sins; from the guilt of sin by the merit of his death, and from the power of sin by the Spirit of his grace. In saving them from sin, he saves them from wrath and the curse, and all misery, here and hereafter. Christ came to save his people, not in their sins, but from their sins; and so to redeem them from among men, to himself, who is separate from sinners. Joseph did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, speedily, without delay, and cheerfully, without dispute. By applying the general rules of the written word, we should in all the steps of our lives, particularly the great turns of them, take direction from God, and we shall find this safe and comfortable. Matthew 1:19

New American Standard Bible: And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly.
God's Word Translation: Her husband Joseph was an honorable man and did not want to disgrace her publicly. So he decided to break the marriage agreement with her secretly.
King James Version: Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Bible in Basic English: And Joseph, her husband, being an upright man, and not desiring to make her a public example, had a mind to put her away privately.
Weymouth New Testament: But Joseph her husband, being a kind-hearted man and unwilling publicly to disgrace her, had determined to release her privately from the betrothal.
World English Bible: Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.

Alphabetical: a and away Because being did disgrace divorce expose had he her husband in Joseph man mind not planned public quietly righteous secretly send to want wanting was

PNT: 1:19 Joseph her husband. Betrothal, according to the law (De 22:23,24), made him her husband before marriage.

A just [man]. Righteous and humane. To put her away publicly was to expose her to the penalty of death. Probably she had made her defense to him, but her story was so wonderful that he was in doubt.
Privily. Give her a bill of divorce. See De 24:1.

WES: 1:19 A just man - A strict observer of the law: therefore not thinking it right to keep her.

MHC: Matthew 1:20

New American Standard Bible: But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
God's Word Translation: Joseph had this in mind when an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. The angel said to him, "Joseph, descendant of David, don't be afraid to take Mary as your wife. She is pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
King James Version: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Bible in Basic English: But when he was giving thought to these things, an angel of the Lord came to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, have no fear of taking Mary as your wife; because that which is in her body is of the Holy Spirit.
Weymouth New Testament: But while he was contemplating this step, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to bring home your wife Mary, for she is with child through the Holy Spirit.
World English Bible: But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, don't be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

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GSB: 1:20 but while he pondered on these things, behold, an angel of [the] Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to {f} take to [thee] Mary, thy {g} wife, for that which is {h} begotten in her is of [the] Holy Spirit.
(f) Receive her from her parents and kinsfolks hands.
(g) Who was promised, and made sure to you to be your wife.
(h) Of the mother's substance by the Holy Spirit.

PNT: 1:20 While he thought. Reflected, still in doubt, perplexed.

The angel. Gabriel appeared to Mary (Lu 1:26); the name of the angel is not here given. Angels are messengers; an angel of the Lord is the Lord's messenger. These messengers are usually superhuman, but not always.
In a dream. Often messages were conveyed by impressions made in sleep. Three times revelations were thus made to Joseph.
Thou son of David. It was fitting that he should now be reminded that he belonged to the family from whence the Messiah was to come.
Fear not. His betrothed was pure.

MHC: Matthew 1:21

New American Standard Bible: "She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."
God's Word Translation: She will give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus He Saves, because he will save his people from their sins."
King James Version: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Bible in Basic English: And she will give birth to a son; and you will give him the name Jesus; for he will give his people salvation from their sins.
Weymouth New Testament: She will give birth to a Son, and you are to call His name JESUS for He it is who will save His People from their sins."
World English Bible: She shall bring forth a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins."

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GSB: 1:21 And she shall bring forth (3) a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save {i} his people from their sins.
(3) Christ is born of the same virgin who never knew a man: and is named Jesus by God himself through the angel.
(i) Save, and this shows us the meaning of the name Jesus.

PNT: 1:21 Thou shalt call his name JESUS. That is, Savior. The Hebrew form is Joshua; the full meaning is Jehovah's salvation.

He shall save his people. Not the Jewish nation, as Joseph probably supposed, but all who accept and follow him.
From their sins. Not a temporal salvation, but from the curse of sin, condemnation and banishment from God's favor and heaven.

WES: 1:21 Jesus - That is, a Saviour. It is the same name with Joshua (who was a type of him) which properly signifies, The Lord, Salvation. His people - Israel. And all the Israel of God.

MHC: Matthew 1:22

New American Standard Bible: Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:
God's Word Translation: All this happened so that what the Lord had spoken through the prophet came true:
King James Version: Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
Bible in Basic English: Now all this took place so that the word of the Lord by the prophet might come true,
Weymouth New Testament: All this took place in fulfilment of what the Lord had spoken through the Prophet,
World English Bible: Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,

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PNT: 1:22 That it might be fulfilled. Matthew neglects no opportunity to show the Jews that their prophets described Christ. The prophecy will be found in Isa 7:14.

MHC: Matthew 1:23

New American Standard Bible: "BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL," which translated means, "GOD WITH US."
God's Word Translation: "The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel," which means "God is with us."
King James Version: Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Bible in Basic English: See, the virgin will be with child, and will give birth to a son, and they will give him the name Immanuel, that is, God with us.
Weymouth New Testament: "Mark! The maiden will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call His name Immanuel" --a word which signifies 'God with us'.
World English Bible: "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son. They shall call his name Immanuel;" which is, being interpreted, "God with us."

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GSB: 1:23 Behold, a {k} virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
(k) There is an article added in the Hebrew and Greek text, to point out the woman and set her forth plainly: as we would say, the virgin, or a certain virgin.

PNT: 1:23 Behold, a virgin. Rather the virgin, as in the Revised Version. Isaiah had in view a particular virgin, the mother of the true Immanuel (Isa 7:14). Like many other prophecies, it had a double, a typical and a true, fulfillment. The first was in the reign of Ahaz, concerning a temporal deliverance, but the higher reference is to the spiritual Deliverer of the world. The first is the type, the second is the great event that inspired the message.

Emmanuel. This means God with us, an appropriate title for Jesus among men.

WES: 1:23 They shall call his name Emmanuel - To be called, only means, according to the Hebrew manner of speaking, that the person spoken of shall really and effectually be what he is called, and actually fulfil that title. Thus, Unto us a child is born - and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Prince of Peace - That is, he shall be all these, though not so much nominally, as really, and in effect. And thus was he called Emmanuel; which was no common name of Christ, but points out his nature and office; as he is God incarnate, and dwells by his Spirit in the hearts of his people. It is observable, the words in Isaiah are, Thou (namely, his mother) shalt call; but here, They - that is, all his people, shall call - shall acknowledge him to be Emmanuel, God with us. Which being interpreted - This is a clear proof that St. Matthew wrote his Gospel in Greek, and not in Hebrew. Isaiah 7:14.

MHC: Matthew 1:24

New American Standard Bible: And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife,
God's Word Translation: When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him to do. He took Mary to be his wife.
King James Version: Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Bible in Basic English: And Joseph did as the angel of the Lord had said to him, and took her as his wife;
Weymouth New Testament: When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded, and brought home his wife,
World English Bible: Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself;

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PNT: 1:24 And Joseph... did. He obeyed at once, a fitting example for all men. When the Lord's will is spoken there should be no delay in obedience.

MHC: Matthew 1:25

New American Standard Bible: but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus.
God's Word Translation: He did not have marital relations with her before she gave birth to a son. Joseph named the child Jesus.
King James Version: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Bible in Basic English: And he had no connection with her till she had given birth to a son; and he gave him the name Jesus.
Weymouth New Testament: but did not live with her until she had given birth to a son. The child's name he called JESUS.
World English Bible: and didn't know her sexually until she had brought forth her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.

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GSB: 1:25 And knew her not {l} till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
(l) The word till, in the Hebrew language, gives us to understand that a thing will not come to pass in time to come: as Michal had no children till her death day, 2Sa 6:23. And in the last chapter of this evangelist: Behold, I am with you till the end of the world.

PNT: 1:25 Knew her not. A Hebrew form for conjugal intercourse. The language of the verse does not imply the perpetual virginity of Mary.

WES: 1:25 He knew her not, till after she had brought forth - It cannot be inferred from hence, that he knew her afterward: no more than it can be inferred from that expression, 2Sam 6:23, Michal had no child till the day of her death, that she had children afterward. Nor do the words that follow, the first - born son, alter the case. For there are abundance of places, wherein the term first born is used, though there were no subsequent children. Luke 2:7.

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