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NASB | Matthew 1:18 ¶ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 1:18 ¶ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by [the power of] the Holy Spirit. |
Subject: How far would you go in a translation? |
Bible Note: Greetings Ray! Don't get me wrong, I do think that "that" refers to Christ. There may be a reason of which I'm not aware for the neuter here. Greek is usually pretty precise, but at times it can be interesting. I've been trying to find some more info on this verse. Concerning your questions: 1) The Holy Spirit is definitely a Person, but the word "spirit" is neuter, which creates some interesting situations. 1b) I'm not sure what your interested in about John 3:8! Would you elaborate? 3) John 1:14 - "only begotten" here is masculine. 4) Mt. 1:16 - The phrase literally is "He who is called Christ". Thus, it is masculine. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |