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Matthew 1

Matthew 1:14

The Genealogy of Jesus · Matthew 1:1–17
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Translations

Modern
Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud.
Traditional
And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
Literal
And Azor begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Achim, and Achim begat Eliud.
Latin
Azor autem genuit Sadoc. Sadoc autem genuit Achim. Achim autem genuit Eliud.

Original

Greek
English
Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud.

Notes

Matthew 1:12–16

The Old Testament is clearly the source for Matthew 1:1–11. Matthew probably also used royal records and oral traditions for 1:12–16.

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

Judah Ancestors of Jesus The Promise of Dynasty

Parallels

Ruth 4:18–22 Luke 3:23–38

People

Achim: Ancestor of Jesus, son of Zadok (or 'Sadoc') Azor: Ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy of Matthew Eliud: An ancestor of Jesus Christ Zadok: Ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Achim Azor Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eliud Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Messiah Ruth, Book of Sadoc Virgin Birth of Jesus Zadok

Topics

Achim: Ancestor of Jesus Azor: Ancestor of Jesus Eliud: An Ancestor of Jesus Genealogies of Christ: Given Genealogy: To Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Genealogy of Joseph: Husband of Mary: His Genealogy Sadoc: An Ancestor of Joseph The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of the Tribe of Judah: out Lord Sprang From