Matthew 1:25 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.”

Matthew 1:25

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Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. {they...: or, his name shall be called}

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

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Matthew 1:1

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

Matthew 1:2

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

Matthew 1:3

"And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;"

Matthew 1:4

"And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;"

Matthew 1:5

"And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;"

Matthew 1:6

"And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her {that had been the wife} of Urias;"

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