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NASB | Matthew 1:25 but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 1:25 but he kept her a virgin until she had given birth to a Son [her firstborn child]; and he named Him Jesus (The LORD is salvation). |
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Bible Note: Doc, The Essenes practised celibate marriage, so it was not unheard of. Also consider the converse of your argument: the marriage was abnormal because they were obedient to the Lord; it was, after all, the most abnormal conception in history. Colin |