KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So here's the breakdown: from Abraham to King David, that's 14 generations. From David until everyone got taken to Babylon, another 14 generations. And from the Babylon exile all the way to Jesus — yep, 14 more generations.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's been working his plan through 42 generations to get to Jesus — that's some serious long-term planning.
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