Matthew 1

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:11

11. And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren—Jeconiah was Josiah's grandson, being the son of Jehoiakim, Josiah's second son ( :-); but Jehoiakim might well be sunk in such a catalogue, being a mere puppet in the hands of the king of Egypt ( :-). The "brethren" of Jechonias here evidently mean his uncles—the chief of whom, Mattaniah or Zedekiah, who came to the throne (2 Kings 24:17), is, in 2 Chronicles 36:10, as well as here, called "his brother." about the time they were carried away to... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:12

12. And after they were brought to Babylon—after the migration of Babylon. Jechonias begat Salathiel—So 1 Chronicles 3:17. Nor does this contradict Jeremiah 22:30, "Thus saith the Lord, Write ye this man (Coniah, or Jeconiah) childless"; for what follows explains in what sense this was meant—"for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David." He was to have seed, but no reigning child. and Salathiel—or Shealtiel. begat Zorobabel—So Ezra 3:2; Nehemiah 12:1; Haggai 1:1. But... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:13

13-15. And Zorobabel begat Abiud, c.—None of these names are found in the Old Testament but they were doubtless taken from the public or family registers, which the Jews carefully kept, and their accuracy was never challenged. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:16

16. And Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus—From this it is clear that the genealogy here given is not that of Mary, but of Joseph; nor has this ever been questioned. And yet it is here studiously proclaimed that Joseph was not the natural, but only the legal father of our Lord. His birth of a virgin was known only to a few; but the acknowledged descent of his legal father from David secured that the descent of Jesus Himself from David should never be questioned. See... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:17

17. So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away—or migration. into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon—the migration of Babylon. unto Christ are fourteen generations—that is, the whole may be conveniently divided into three fourteens, each embracing one marked era, and each ending with a notable event, in the Israelitish annals. Such artificial aids to memory were familiar to the Jews, and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:18

18. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise—or, "thus." When as his mother Mary was espoused—rather, "betrothed." to Joseph, before they came together, she was found—discovered to be. with child of the Holy Ghost—It was, of course, the fact only that was discovered; the explanation of the fact here given is the Evangelist's own. That the Holy Ghost is a living conscious Person is plainly implied here, and is elsewhere clearly taught (Acts 5:3; Acts 5:4, c.): and that, in the unity of the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:19

19. Then Joseph her husband—Compare Matthew 1:20, "Mary, thy wife." Betrothal was, in Jewish law, valid marriage. In giving Mary up, therefore, Joseph had to take legal steps to effect the separation. being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example—to expose her (see Deuteronomy 22:23; Deuteronomy 22:24) was minded to put her away privily—that is, privately by giving her the required writing of divorcement (Deuteronomy 24:1), in presence of only two or three witnesses, and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:20

20. But while he thought on these things—Who would not feel for him after receiving such intelligence, and before receiving any light from above? As he brooded over the matter alone, in the stillness of the night, his domestic prospects darkened and his happiness blasted for life, his mind slowly making itself up to the painful step, yet planning how to do it in the way least offensive—at the last extremity the Lord Himself interposes. behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:21

21. And she shall bring forth a son—Observe, it is not said, "she shall bear thee a son," as was said to Zacharias of his wife Elizabeth ( :-). and thou—as his legal father. shalt call his name JESUS—from the Hebrew meaning "Jehovah the Saviour"; in Greek JESUS—to the awakened and anxious sinner sweetest and most fragrant of all names, expressing so melodiously and briefly His whole saving office and work! for he shall save—The "He" is here emphatic—He it is that shall save; He personally, and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:22

22. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet— (Isaiah 7:14). saying—as follows. read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:13

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:16

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:17

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:18

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:19

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:21

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 1:22

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