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Matthew 1

Matthew 1:21

The Birth of Jesus · Matthew 1:18–25
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Translations

Modern
She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
Traditional
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Literal
And she will bear a Son, and you will call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
Latin
Pariet autem filium: et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum: ipse enim salvum faciet populum suum a peccatis eorum.

Original

Greek
English
She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”

Notes

Matthew 1:21

  • Jesus is the Greek version of the Hebrew name Yeshua, which means "The Lord saves." This name describes his role, that he will save his people from their sins.

  • His people may refer to either Israel as a nation (Matthew 2:6) or to the Messiah’s people, the church. This includes both Jews and non-Jewish (Gentile) people (4:15–16; 16:18; 28:18–20).

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).

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 7:10–16 Luke 2:1–7

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Annunciation Dreams Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ God, Names of Gospel Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Joseph Mary Meaning of Names in the Bible Ruth, Book of Savior Sleep Son of God Virgin Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Announces the Birth of Jesus Angels: Announced: The Conception of Christ Dream of Joseph, Concerning Mary's Innocence Dreams: Mentioned in Scripture of Joseph Faith: Joseph, in Obeying the Vision About Mary and to Flee Into Egypt Jesus, the Christ: An Angel Appears to Joseph Concerning Mary (At Nazareth) Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Joseph: Husband of Mary Joseph: Husband of Mary: An Angel Appears and Testifies to the Innocence of his Betrothed Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Name of Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Conversion of the Gentiles to Him: Fulfilled Salvation is Deliverance From: Sin Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sin: Forgiveness of Titles and Names of Christ: Jesus