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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: Matthew chapter 1 gives a record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham but I am a bit confused with this record because it seems to be more the record of the genealogy of Joseph who was the husband of Mary but not the Biological father of Jesus. Therefore, since Jesus has no genetic link to Joseph how could this be a record of his genealogy. I would have understand if it was Mary's genealogy that was traced. Perhaps in God's eyes there is no distinction between a son who is adopted and a son who is begotten. Can anyone shed some light on this? |
Bible Answer: Traditionaly, among the Jews, when one was adopted he would take on the lineage of the step father - or the adopted father. So it would be accurate to use Joseph's genealogy in tracing the ancestory of Jesus. This is both legal and valid. Matthew assumed the reader knew this because it was a common practice in those days and among that culture. |