Matthew 1:2

Translations

Modern

Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Traditional

Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

Literal

Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah and his brothers.

Latin

Abraham genuit Isaac. Isaac autem genuit Jacob. Jacob autem genuit Judam, et fratres ejus.

Original

Greek

English

Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Notes

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 Judah Ancestors of Jesus The Promise of Dynasty

Related verses

Acts 7:8
Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.
Hebrews 11:17–18
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son,
Genesis 21:2–5
So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.
Genesis 46:8–27
Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn.
Genesis 25:26
After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born.
Genesis 29:32–35
And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”
Joshua 24:2–4
And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods.
Genesis 49:8–12
Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you.
1 Chronicles 1:28
The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael.
1 Chronicles 2:1–8
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,
Isaiah 51:2
Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him.
1 Chronicles 5:1–2
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright.

Parallels

Ruth 4:18–22 Luke 3:23–38

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Azor Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Judah (Person) Judas Messiah Ruth, Book of Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

David: King of Israel: Genealogy of Genealogies of Christ: Given Genealogy: To Jesus Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Ancestor of Jesus Jacob: Ancestor of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Genealogy of Joseph: Husband of Mary: His Genealogy Judah: Son of Jacob: The Ancestor of Jesus The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of

Matthew 1:2

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