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Matthew 1

1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The book G976 (βίβλος)
  • of the generation G1078 (γένεσις) — nativity; figuratively, nature
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • the son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of David G1138 (Δαβίδ) — Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king
  • of Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch

2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Isaac G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Isaac G2464 (Ἰσαάκ) — Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of Abraham
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Jacob G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jacob G2384 (Ἰακώβ) — Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites
  • Judah G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Judah G2455 (Ἰούδας) — Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )

3 and Judah begat Perez and Zerah of Tamar; and Perez begat Hezron; and Hezron begat Ram;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Judah G2455 (Ἰούδας) — Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Perez G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Perez G5329 (Φάρες) — Phares (i.e. Perets), an Israelite
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Zerah G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Zerah G2196 (Ζαρά) — Zara, (i.e. Zerach), an Israelite
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • Tamar G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Tamar G2283 (Θάμαρ) — Thamar (i.e. Tamar), an Israelitess
  • Hezron G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Hezron G2074 (Ἐσρώμ) — Esrom (i.e. Chetsron), an Israelite
  • Ram G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Ram G689 (Ἀράμ) — Aram (i.e. Ram), an Israelite

4 and Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon; and Nahshon begat Salmon;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Ram G689 (Ἀράμ) — Aram (i.e. Ram), an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Amminadab G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Amminadab G284 (Ἀμιναδάβ) — Aminadab, an Israelite
  • Nahshon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Nahshon G3476 (Ναασσών) — Naasson (i.e. Nachshon), an Israelite
  • Salmon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Salmon G4533 (Σαλμών) — Salmon, an Israelite

5 and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Salmon G4533 (Σαλμών) — Salmon, an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Boaz G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Boaz G1003 (Βοόζ) — Booz, (i.e. Boaz), an Israelite
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • Rahab G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Rahab G4477 (Ῥαχάβ) — Rachab, a Canaanitess
  • Obed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Obed G5601 (Ὠβήδ) — Obed, an Israelite
  • Ruth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Ruth G4503 (Ῥούθ) — Ruth, a Moabitess
  • Jesse G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesse G2421 (Ἰεσσαί) — Jessæ (i.e. Jishai), an Israelite

6 and Jesse begat David the king. And David begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Uriah;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Jesse G2421 (Ἰεσσαί) — Jessæ (i.e. Jishai), an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • David G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • David G1138 (Δαβίδ) — Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king
  • the king G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • Solomon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Solomon G4672 (Σολομών) — Solomon (i.e. Shelomoh), the son of David
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • her G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Uriah G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Uriah G3774 (Οὐρίας) — Urias (i.e. Urijah), a Hittite

7 and Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat Asa;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Solomon G4672 (Σολομών) — Solomon (i.e. Shelomoh), the son of David
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Rehoboam G4497 (Ῥοβοάμ) — Roboam (i.e. Rechobam), an Israelite
  • Abijah G7 (Ἀβιά) — Abijah, the name of two Israelites
  • Abjah G7 (Ἀβιά) — Abijah, the name of two Israelites
  • Asa G760 (Ἀσά) — Asa, an Israelite

8 and Asa begat Jehoshaphat; and Jehoshaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Uzziah;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Asa G760 (Ἀσά) — Asa, an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Jehoshaphat G2498 (Ἰωσαφάτ) — Josaphat (i.e. Jehoshaphat), an Israelite
  • Joram G2496 (Ἰωράμ) — Joram, an Israelite
  • Uzziah G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Uzziah G3604 (Ὀζίας) — Ozias (i.e. Uzzijah), an Israelite

9 and Uzziah begat Jotham; and Jotham begat Ahaz; and Ahaz begat Hezekiah;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Uzziah G3604 (Ὀζίας) — Ozias (i.e. Uzzijah), an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Jotham G2488 (Ἰωάθαμ) — Joatham (i.e. Jotham), an Israelite
  • Ahaz G881 (Ἀχάζ) — Achaz, an Israelite
  • Hezekiah G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Hezekiah G1478 (Ἐζεκίας) — Ezekias (i.e. Hezekeiah), an Israelite

10 and Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Hezekiah G1478 (Ἐζεκίας) — Ezekias (i.e. Hezekeiah), an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Manasseh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Manasseh G3128 (Μανασσῆς) — Mannasses (i.e. Menashsheh), an Israelite
  • Amon G300 (Ἀμών) — Amon, an Israelite
  • Josiah G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Josiah G2502 (Ἰωσίας) — Josias (i.e. Joshiah), an Israelite

11 and Josiah begat Jechoniah and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away to Babylon.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Josiah G2502 (Ἰωσίας) — Josias (i.e. Joshiah), an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Jechoniah G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jechoniah G2423 (Ἰεχονίας) — Jechonias (i.e. Jekonjah), an Israelite
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • his brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • his brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • about the time G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • were carried away to G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were carried away to G3350 (μετοικεσία) — a change of abode, i.e. (specially), expatriation
  • Babylon G897 (Βαβυλών) — Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny))

12 And after the carrying away to Babylon, Jechoniah begat Shealtiel; and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • after G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • they were brought to G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • they were brought to G3350 (μετοικεσία) — a change of abode, i.e. (specially), expatriation
  • Babylon G897 (Βαβυλών) — Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny))
  • Jechoniah G2423 (Ἰεχονίας) — Jechonias (i.e. Jekonjah), an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Sheatiel G4528 (Σαλαθιήλ) — Salathiel (i.e. Shealtiel), an Israelite
  • Zerubbabel G2216 (Ζοροβάβελ) — Zorobabel (i.e. Zerubbabel), an Israelite

13 and Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Zerubbabel G2216 (Ζοροβάβελ) — Zorobabel (i.e. Zerubbabel), an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Abiud G10 (Ἀβιούδ) — Abihud, an Israelite
  • Eliakim G1662 (Ἐλιακείμ) — Eliakim, an Israelite
  • Azor G107 (Ἀζώρ) — Azor, an Israelite

14 and Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Azor G107 (Ἀζώρ) — Azor, an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Sadoc G4524 (Σαδώκ) — Sadoc (i.e. Tsadok), an Israelite
  • Achim G885 (Ἀχείμ) — Achim, an Israelite
  • Eliud G1664 (Ἐλιούδ) — God of majesty; Eliud, an Israelite

15 and Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Eliud G1664 (Ἐλιούδ) — God of majesty; Eliud, an Israelite
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Eleazar G1648 (Ἐλεάζαρ) — Eleazar, an Israelite
  • Matthan G3157 (Ματθάν) — Matthan (i.e. Mattan), an Israelite
  • Jacob G2384 (Ἰακώβ) — Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites

16 and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Jacob G2384 (Ἰακώβ) — Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites
  • begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Joseph G2501 (Ἰωσήφ) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
  • the husband G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the husband G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • of Mary G3137 (Μαρία) — Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • was born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • who is called G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

17 So all the generations from Abraham unto David are fourteen generations; and from David unto the carrying away to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon unto the Christ fourteen generations.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 24:14 · Jeremiah 27:20 · Matthew 1:11 · Matthew 11:2
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the generations G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the generations G1074 (γενεά) — a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
  • to G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • David G1138 (Δαβίδ) — Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king
  • fourteen G1180 (δεκατέσσαρες) — ten and four, i.e. fourteen
  • generations G1074 (γενεά) — a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • the carrying away into G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the carrying away into G3350 (μετοικεσία) — a change of abode, i.e. (specially), expatriation
  • Babylon G897 (Βαβυλών) — Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny))
  • unto G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the birth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the birth G1083 (γέννησις) — nativity
  • of Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • on this wise G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • When as G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
  • Mary G3137 (Μαρία) — Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
  • was espoused G3423 (μνηστεύω) — to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth
  • to Joseph G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to Joseph G2501 (Ἰωσήφ) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
  • before G4250 (πρίν) — prior, sooner
  • G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • came together G4905 (συνέρχομαι) — to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
  • she was found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • with child G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • with child G1064 (γαστήρ) — the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand
  • with child G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Joseph G2501 (Ἰωσήφ) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • husband G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • husband G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • being G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • willing G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • to make G3856 (παραδειγματίζω) — to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose to infamy
  • a publick example G3856 (παραδειγματίζω) — to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose to infamy
  • was minded G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
  • to put G630 (ἀπολύω) — to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce
  • away G630 (ἀπολύω) — to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce
  • privily G2977 (λάθρα) — privately

20 But when he thought on these things, behold, an 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 Spirit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • while G1760 (ἐνθυμέομαι) — to be inspirited, i.e. ponder
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • thought on G1760 (ἐνθυμέομαι) — to be inspirited, i.e. ponder
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • appeared G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • a dream G3677 (ὄναρ) — a dream
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Joseph G2501 (Ἰωσήφ) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
  • thou son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of David G1138 (Δαβίδ) — Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king
  • fear G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • to take unto thee G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • Mary G3137 (Μαρία) — Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • wife G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wife G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • for that G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • is conceived G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

21 And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • she shall bring forth G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
  • a son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • thou shalt call G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • JESUS G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • shall save G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
  • people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)

22 Now all this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • all G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • was done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • that it G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • might be fulfilled G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • was spoken G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the prophet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…

23 Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a virgin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a virgin G3933 (παρθένος) — a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter
  • shall be G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • child G1064 (γαστήρ) — the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall bring forth G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
  • a son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • they shall call G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • Emmanuel G1694 (Ἐμμανουήλ) — God with us; Emmanuel, a name of Christ
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • being interpreted G3177 (μεθερμηνεύω) — to explain over, i.e. translate
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)

24 And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Joseph G2501 (Ἰωσήφ) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
  • being raised G1326 (διεγείρω) — to wake fully; i.e. arouse (literally or figuratively)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • sleep G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sleep G5258 (ὕπνος) — sleep, i.e. (figuratively) spiritual torpor
  • did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • the angel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • had bidden G4367 (προστάσσω) — to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • took unto him G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • wife G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wife G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife

25 and knew her not till she had brought forth a son: and he called his name JESUS.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • knew G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • till G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • she had brought forth G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
  • firstborn G4416 (πρωτότοκος) — first-born (usually as noun, literally or figuratively)
  • son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • he called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • JESUS G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites