Matthew 1:1

Translations

Modern

This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Traditional

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

Literal

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham:

Latin

Liber generationis Jesu Christi filii David, filii Abraham.

Original

Greek

English

This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Notes

Matthew 1:1

a record of the ancestors: This phrase introduces 1:1–17. A similar phrase appears in Genesis to start each section of that book.
Jesus … David … Abraham: These names repeat in reverse order in the list of Jesus' ancestors. This is a literary form called chiasm (arrangement of elements in mirror-image). Identifying Jesus as a descendant of David introduces him as the Messiah (see Matthew 12:23; 22:42–45). The link to Abraham emphasizes God's promise to Israel and how the covenant (agreement) extends to include all nations (see Matthew 28:16–20; Genesis 12:3).

Matthew 1:1–2:23

This story shows how certain parts of the life of Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This includes:

his family history and birth (chapter 1), and
the places he lived as a child (chapter 2).

The story also shows how efforts to stop the plan of God do not work (2:1–15; see also 27:62–66).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham David Judah Leah Ancestors of Jesus God’s Covenant with David The Promise of Dynasty

Related verses

Genesis 22:18
And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
Romans 1:3
…regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Galatians 3:16
The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.
Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”
Psalm 132:11
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.
Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
Luke 1:31–32
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
Isaiah 9:6–7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
Genesis 28:13–14
And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie.

Parallels

Ruth 4:18–22 Luke 3:23–38

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Azor Bible Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Christ Covenant David Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Leah Messiah Promise Ruth, Book of Samuel, Books of First and Second Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

David: King of Israel: Genealogy of Genealogies of Christ: Given Genealogy of Jesus Genealogy of Joseph Genealogy: To Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Genealogy of Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus Christ Joseph: Husband of Mary: His Genealogy Rehoboam: Genealogy and Descendants of The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of

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