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Matthew 1

Matthew 1:4

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

Modern
Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.
Traditional
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;
Literal
And Aram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon.
Latin
Aram autem genuit Aminadab. Aminadab autem genuit Naasson. Naasson autem genuit Salmon.

Original

Greek
English
Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.

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).

Parallels

Ruth 4:18–22 Luke 3:23–38

People

Amminadab: Father-in-law of Aaron, ancestor of David Nahshon: Son of Amminadab, leader of Judah, ancestor of David Ram: Son of Hezron, ancestor of David and Jesus Salmon: Son of Nahshon; husband of Rahab; ancestor of David

Glossary

Aminadab Amminadab Aram (Person) Azor Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) David Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Messiah Naasson Nahshon Ram (Person) Ruth, Book of Salmon (Person) Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Amminadab: Father-In-Law of Aaron: Lineage of David: King of Israel: Genealogy of Genealogies of Christ: Given Genealogy: To Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Genealogy of Joseph: Husband of Mary: His Genealogy Naashon in the Lineage of Christ Ram: Son of Hezron and an Ancestor of Jesus: Called Aram Salma: Called Also Salmon in the Lineage of Joseph The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of the Tribe of Judah: out Lord Sprang From