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Matthew 1

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Matthew 1

1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;

10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;



14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

17 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.

18 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.

19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

20 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.

21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

23 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.

24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

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Summary and the meaning of Chapter 1 of the Book of Matthew in the KJV Holy Bible

Chapter 1 of the Book of Matthew in the King James Version (KJV) of the Holy Bible serves as the opening chapter of the New Testament. It sets the stage for the narrative of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection, which serves as the cornerstone of Christian faith. This chapter is divided into two main sections: the genealogy of Jesus Christ, which traces his lineage back to Abraham, and the birth of Jesus Christ, which includes the annunciation of his birth to Joseph and the circumstances surrounding it.

Genealogy of Jesus Christ

The chapter begins with "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham." This opening statement establishes Jesus Christ's lineage, connecting him to two significant figures: David and Abraham. This lineage is not merely a historical record; it carries substantial theological implications. Matthew, being a Jewish Christian, understood the significance of genealogy in establishing one's identity. By connecting Jesus to Abraham, he establishes Jesus as part of the Jewish tradition, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be a blessing to all nations (Genesis 12:1-3). By connecting him to David, he identifies Jesus as the promised Messiah, the rightful king in the line of David, fulfilling the Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7).

The genealogy is carefully structured. It is divided into three sets of fourteen generations, representing a numerical pattern significant in Jewish numerology. The number fourteen is the numeric value of the Hebrew letters in David's name. This further emphasizes the Davidic lineage of Jesus.

The Birth of Jesus Christ

The second half of Matthew 1 shifts from genealogy to the annunciation and birth of Jesus. The narrative begins with Mary, who was betrothed to Joseph, found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace Mary publicly, planned to send her away secretly. However, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, assuring him that Mary's child was conceived by the Holy Spirit and instructing him to name the child Jesus, for he would save his people from their sins.

This part of the narrative highlights two key themes: divine intervention and fulfillment of prophecy. The angel's message to Joseph underscores the divine nature of Jesus' conception, affirming the belief in Jesus as the Son of God. Moreover, the angel's message fulfills the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14: "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." Matthew underscores that Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, a theme that continues throughout his Gospel.

Joseph's response to the angel's message demonstrates obedience and faith. Despite the potential for scandal and misunderstanding, Joseph accepts the angel's message, takes Mary as his wife, and names the child Jesus. His actions reflect the obedience and faith required of those who follow Jesus.

Conclusion: Chapter 1 of Matthew as a Foundation

The first chapter of Matthew sets the theological foundation for the rest of the Gospel. It establishes Jesus' identity as the promised Messiah, the Son of David, and the Son of Abraham, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and covenants. It also affirms Jesus' divine nature, as he is conceived by the Holy Spirit, and his mission to save his people from their sins. Finally, it sets the example of faith and obedience through the character of Joseph, who accepts God's extraordinary plan and faithfully plays his part in it.

Understanding this chapter is essential as it provides the basis for the Christian belief in Jesus as the promised Messiah and the Son of God. It helps to comprehend the significance of Jesus in the context of Jewish history and prophecy. Moreover, it sets the stage for the teachings and miracles of Jesus, his death, and resurrection, which are narrated in the subsequent chapters. Therefore, the first chapter of Matthew serves as a crucial introduction to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, setting the stage for the transformative message of the Gospel.



This article is informed by the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the authors' personal knowledge, considerations and experience, and additional materials and resources available in internet.

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