And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Jacob's son was Joseph, who married Mary. Mary gave birth to Jesus, who we call Christ.
This is how Jesus came into the family line, through Joseph and Mary.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse is part of the genealogy that traces Jesus' lineage back to Abraham and King David, which was essential for Jewish readers to recognize Jesus as the promised Messiah and rightful heir to the throne. It specifically identifies Joseph as Mary's husband and notes that Jesus was born to her, subtly pointing to the virgin birth and emphasizing Jesus' divine origin without directly stating it. This context reflects the cultural importance of genealogies in ancient Jewish society for establishing identity and legitimacy.
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