Subject: what was Mary's geneology |
Bible Note: Brent, I believe that you are RIGHT ON!! The geneology of Luke differs from Matthew in one vital respect: Matthew concentrates on Jesus' right to be the rightful KING of Isreal. Therefore one notices the lineage traced through David (for God promised that of the fruit of his loins ( David's ) would come the redeemer, the Christ.) Luke, on the other hand traces his lineage ALL the way to Adam. (The "head" of the human race.]) Yet a great distinction appears when you get to Luke 3:23. The word translated "Father" is the greek word, "aner". Which is literally translated, "great man, or mighty man", i.e. it means the husband or father of Mary. Context determines whether the mighty man of Mary is referring to the husband or father, of Mary. It is obvious by counting the fourteen generations, that Mary's Father was ALSO named Joseph. Why is the geneology through Mary? Because she is the mother of the "promised seed" of Gen. 3:15. The father of our Lord and Savior is GOD. For He placed His seed within Mary, after she consented, and nine months later the promised seed of Gen. 3:15 was born. Praise God!!! |