Matthew 1:14
What does Matthew 1:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 1:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 1:14 means
This verse continues to trace the lineage through Sadoc, Achim, and Eliud. These individuals lived in the centuries leading up to the time of Christ, during a period when Israel was under various foreign dominations, and the Davidic monarchy was dormant. Their presence, though their specific stories are unknown to us, attests to God's quiet but persistent working through history. The preservation of this lineage, even when the glory of the Davidic kingdom was a distant memory, underscores God's unwavering commitment to His ancient covenants.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Azor had Zadok; and Zadok had Achim; and Achim had Eliud;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Azor begat Sadok, and Sadok begat Achim, and Achim begat Eliud,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Azor begot Sadoc. And Sadoc begot Achim. And Achim begot Eliud.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and Azor begat Sadoc, and Sadoc begat Achim, and Achim begat Eliud,
Context
Still within the final segment of the genealogy, this verse adds more names to the steady progression towards Jesus. It continues the detailed record of generations from the Babylonian exile, reinforcing the historical depth of Jesus' family tree. This consistent presentation of names contributes to the overall evidence that Jesus legitimately descends from David and Abraham, fulfilling the expectations set out in verse 1.
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