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NASB | Matthew 1:1 The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 1:1 The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son (descendant) of David, the son (descendant) of Abraham: [Ps 132:11; Is 11:1] |
Bible Question:
What is the significiant of the book of Matthew being the only book to start genealogy of Jesus? |
Bible Answer: Matthew was written to a Jewish audience and the writer knew he must first establish Jesus' legal claim to the throne of David. Every Jew understood the Messiah which they were expecting would in fact be of the lineage of David. EdB |