of whom. Greek. ex hes, feminine. [Mary]. born = brought forth. Greek. gennao. Spoken, here, of the mother. See note on "begat" (Matthew 1:2 ). Jesus. See App-98 . Christ = Anointed. Hebrew Messiah. See App-98 . read more
So. Verse 17 is the Figure of speech Symperasma. App-6 . all the generations. See the Structure, above. The first begins with the call of Abraham, and ends with the call of David the layman (1 Samuel 16:13 ). The second begins with the building of the Temple, and ends with the destruction of it. The third begins with the nation under the power of Babylon, and ends with it under the power of Rome (the first and fourth of the world-powers of Daniel 2:0 ). the: i.e. the generations given... read more
Now: or, But, in contrast with those mentioned in verses: Matthew 1:2-16 . Render: "The begetting, then, of Jesus Christ was on this wise (for after His mother was espoused to Joseph, she was found with child) of pneuma hagion ". See App-101 . birth = begetting. Greek. gennesis. Occurs only here and Luke 1:14 , used of the Father. Jesus (Omit. by Tr. [WH] Rm.) Christ. Hebrew Messiah. So translated in John 1:41 ; John 4:25 . on this wise: i.e. not begotten, as in the cases recorded in... read more
being a just man = though he was a just man (i.e. desirous of obeying the Law). and = yet. not. Greek. me. App-105 . not willing = not wishing. Greek. thelo . See App-102 . to make her a publick example = to expose her to shame. L TTr. A WH read deigmatizo instead of para-deigmatizo. Occurs only here and in Colossians 2:15 . This exposure would have necessitated her being stoned to death, according to the Law (Deuteronomy 22:22 ). Compare John 8:5 . was minded = made up his mind, or... read more
he thought: i.e. pondered about or contemplated this step. This was Satan's assault, as he had assaulted Abraham before (Genesis 12:11-13 ). See App-23 . these things. The two courses open to him in Matthew 1:19 . the angel of the LORD. The first of three appearances to Joseph in these chapters, p. 1308 (Matthew 1:20 , Matthew 1:24 ; Matthew 2:13 , Matthew 2:19 ). angel = messenger. The context must always show whether human or Divine. the LORD = Jehovah. No Art. See App-98 . appeared.... read more
bring forth. Not the same word as in verses: Matthew 1:1 , Matthew 1:2 , Matthew 1:16 , Matthew 1:20 . Greek. tiklo. Not "of thee" as in Luke 1:35 , because not Joseph's son. His name. Figure of speech Pleonasm. App-6 = Him. JESUS. For this type see App-48 . The same as the Hebrew Hoshea (Numbers 13:16 ) with Jah prefixed = God [our] Saviour, or God Who [is] salvation. Compare Luke 2:21 . See App-98 . he = He, and none other, or He is the One Who (emph.) sins. Greek. hamartia. See... read more
Fourteen generations. This is an artificial grouping of the names to make possible their easier retention by the memory. It will be noted that Jechoniah is counted twice, being the end of the second grouping and also the beginning of the third and final grouping. McGarvey's view is typical of many. He said, "Matthew, seeing there were just 14 names in the preceding division, desired for the sake of aiding the memory, to have the same number in the next one."[21] Matthew had Scriptural precedent... read more
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.The Virgin Birth: Christ was born of Mary without the aid of the natural processes of generation. This is a prominent and essential teaching of the Christian religion. To give up the doctrine of the virgin birth is to sacrifice the integrity of the gospel authors, the convictions of the apostolic church, and the entire premise... read more
And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.As Joseph thought on these things, his desire was to show mercy to one who appeared, in his eyes, to be guilty of sin. The noble character of Joseph who desired to shield Mary under those circumstances is most commendable. He was of a different kind from those in the present day who delight to expose what they fancy to be the sins of others. In Joseph was fulfilled the... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 1:18-25
7. Birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:18-25)Joseph and Mary were not yet married, when Joseph was shocked to learn that Mary was pregnant. Since Mary had been promised to him in marriage, Joseph had the right, according to Jewish custom, to report the matter to the authorities and have Mary dealt with for marital unfaithfulness. Joseph was a morally upright man but he was also compassionate. Instead of acting spitefully towards Mary, he tried to protect her from public shame by breaking the engagement... read more