Matthew 1:13
What does Matthew 1:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 1:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 1:13 means
This verse continues the post-exilic segment of the genealogy, listing Abiud, Eliakim, and Azor. These names represent generations spanning a period of several centuries after the return from Babylon, a time not extensively covered in canonical Jewish history outside of Ezra and Nehemiah. Their inclusion in Matthew's record emphasizes the continuous, unbroken nature of the messianic line, even when specific historical details of their lives are not recorded. God's faithfulness to His promise continued through these individuals.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Zerubbabel had Abiud; and Abiud had Eliakim; and Eliakim had Azor;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Zerubbabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Zorobabel begot Abiud. And Abiud begot Eliacim. And Eliacim begot Azor.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and Zorobabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begat Azor,
Context
This verse is an integral part of the third and final section of the genealogy, tracing the lineage from the Babylonian exile to the birth of Jesus. It continues the steady march through history, demonstrating the meticulous record-keeping of the Jewish people and Matthew's commitment to proving Jesus' direct ancestral connection to David and Abraham, solidifying His claim to messiahship.
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