Matthew 1:20-23 NIV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:22

By the prophet - Isaiah is added here by several MSS., versions, and fathers. The prophecy is taken from Isaiah 7:14 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:23

Behold, a virgin shall be with child - We have already seen, from the preceding verse, that this prophecy is taken from Isaiah 7:14 ; but it may be necessary to consider the circumstances of the original promise more particularly. At the time referred to, the kingdom of Judah, under the government of Ahaz, was reduced very low. Pekah, king of Israel, had slain in Judea 120,000 persons in one day, and carried away captives 200,000, including women and children, together with much spoil. To... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:20

Verse 20 20.And while he was considering these things We see here how seasonably, and, as we would say, at the very point, the Lord usually aids his people. Hence too we infer that, when he appears not to observe our cares and distresses, we are still under his eye. He may, indeed, hide himself, and remain silent; but, when our patience has been subjected to the trial, he will aid us at the time which his own wisdom has selected. How slow or late soever his assistance may be thought to be, it... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:21

Verse 21 21.And thou shalt call his name JESUS. I have already explained briefly, but as far as was necessary, the meaning of that word. At present I shall only add, that the words of the angel set aside the dream of those who derive it from the essential name of God, Jehovah; for the angel expresses the reason why the Son of God is so called, Because he shall SAVE his people; which suggests quite a different etymology from what they have contrived. It is justly and appropriately added, they... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:22

Verse 22 22.Now all this was done It is ignorant and childish trifling to argue, that the name Jesus is given to the Son of God, because he is called Immanuel For Matthew does not confine this assertion to the single fact of the name, but includes whatever is heavenly and divine in the conception of Christ; and that is the reason why he employs the general term all We must now see how appropriately the prediction of Isaiah is applied. It is a well-known and remarkable passage, (Isaiah 7:14,)... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:23

Verse 23 23.His name Immanuel The phrase, God is with us, is no doubt frequently employed in Scripture to denote, that he is present with us by his assistance and grace, and displays the power of his hand in our defense. But here we are instructed as to the manner in which God communicates with men. For out of Christ we are alienated from him; but through Christ we are not only received into his favor, but are made one with him. When Paul says, that the Jews under the law were nigh to God,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 1:18-25

JESUS THE CHRIST BY DIVINE ORIGIN . Recorded by Matthew only. The frequent similarity of language found in Luke 1:26-35 ( vide ' Synopticon ') is probably due to the fact that Joseph and Mary not unnaturally fell into the way of using the same words to express two messages of similar import. The object of this paragraph is to show that Messiah was in origin not of man but of God. This fact was accepted even by his reputed father Joseph, who was only convinced of it after... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 1:18-25

The birth of Jesus Christ. I. THE DISTRESS OF MARY . 1 . She was betrothed to Joseph. They had loved one another with a pure and holy love; now they were betrothed. The tie of betrothal was in the eyes of the Jews as sacred as that of marriage. The bridegroom had not yet taken home his bride; she was still in her parents' house. They were looking forward to the coming nuptials. It was the time upon which, years afterwards, men look back with such tender recollections—the time... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 1:20

But while he thought on these things ; when (Revised Version); ταῦτα δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐνθυμηθέντος . The tense lays stress, not on the continuance of his meditation (contrast Acts 10:19 ), but on the fact that the determination to which he had already come ( vide supra ) was already in his mind at the time when the following event happened. "These things;" his determination and its causes. Behold ; unexpectedly. Though common in St. Matthew, it never lacks the connotation of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 1:20

Dreams as revelations. It has been said that dreams represent the usual mode of Divine communication with persons who are outside the covenant. But this view is not fully maintained by a study of all the incidents narrated. It is true of Abimelech ( Genesis 20:3-7 ), of Laban ( Genesis 31:24 ), of Pharaoh's butler and baker ( Genesis 40:5-19 ), of Pharaoh ( Genesis 41:1 - 7), of the Midianite ( 7:13-15 ), of Nebuchadnezzar ( Daniel 2:1 , Daniel 2:31 ; Daniel 4:5 , Daniel 4:8... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:23

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:21

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 1:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 1:18-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 1:18-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 1:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 1:20

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