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NASB | Matthew 1:17 ¶ So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the deportation to Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the deportation to Babylon to the Messiah, fourteen generations. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 1:17 ¶ So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen; from David to the Babylonian deportation (exile), fourteen generations; and from the Babylonian deportation to the Messiah, fourteen generations. |
Bible Question: Please explain the significance of the number of generations. (14) |
Bible Answer: Greetings mmjames, If you still care about the number 14, you will find it associated throughout the Bible with deliverance. In the context of Matthew 1:17 it stands for the Deliverer of all deliverers, the Messiah of Israel. It appears three times as a witness (two or three witnesses) of Jesus being the Messiah. Hope that helps! loavesnfishes |