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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] |
Subject: Why are names different? |
Bible Note: Greetings Chaser830! I was getting ready to go to work last night, so I only gave you a short answer. Mt. 1:8 - Asa or Asaph: The oldest and best manuscripts have 'Asaph'. However, many thought that the reading 'Asa' was correct. What is boils down to even the Old Testament documents has several different spellings for 'Asa'. Here is what the Net Bible footnote for Mt. 1:8 says: "The reading “Asaph” is found in the earliest and most widespread witnesses (Ì1vid Í B C Dluc Ë1 Ë13 700 et pauci), a variant spelling on Asa. Although Asaph was a psalmist and Asa was a king, it is doubtful that the author mistook one for the other, since other ancient documents have variant spellings on the king’s name (such as “Asab,” “Asanos,” and “Asaph”)." Mt. 1:11: Here is what the Net Bible footnote says for this verse: "Before the mention of Jeconiah, several medieval mss add Jehoiakim, in conformity with the genealogy in 1 Chr 3:15-16. But this alters the count of fourteen generations (v. 17). It is evident that the author is selective in his genealogy for a theological purpose." I hope this answers your question a little better! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |