Bible Commentary

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: Being raised from sleep – Having fully awoke. Did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him – That is, he took Mary to wife. Probably this was done immediately, since he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 1:24”

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. 23. a virgin shall be with child ] Properly, according to the Greek text and to the original Hebrew, “ The virgin shall be with child, and shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 1:23”

Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 22. was done ] Rather, has come to pass. The Evangelist speaks as a contemporary. that it might be fulfilled ] By this formula the Evangelist recognises in the event described a fulfilment of a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 1:22”

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 21. Jesus =Saviour] Jesus represents the Greek form, while Joshua represents the Hebrew form of the same name. The same Hebrew root occurs in the salutation Hosanna: see note, ch. Mat 21:9. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 1:21”

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife; for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. He thought on these things – He did not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 1:20”

Then Joseph her husband, being a just [man,] and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 19. being a just man ] i. e. one who observed the law, and, therefore, feeling bound to divorce Mary. But two courses were open to him. He could either summon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 1:19”

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 18. Jesus ] see Mat 1:21. Christ (anointed)] The title of Jesus as Prophet, Priest and King; for among the Jews, Prophets, Priests … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 1:18”

So all the generations from Abraham to David [are] fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon [are] fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ [are] fourteen generations. 17. This division into three sets, each containing fourteen steps of descent, is an instance of a practice familiar to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 1:17”

And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 16. Jacob begat Joseph ] “Joseph which was the son of Heli” (Luke), see last note; probably Joseph was the son of Heli and the heir to Jacob. It is conjectured with much probability that Jacob was Mary’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 1:16”

And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; [See comments on Mt 1:13]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible 1) “And Eliud begat Eleazar;” (Elioud de egennesen ton Eleazar) “Thereafter Eliud. begat Eleazar;” thirty-seventh generation of the Faith-line of the Abrahamic and Davidic covenant of promise. The family line … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 1:15”