Matthew 1:15 - Eliud became the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan. Matthan became the father of Jacob.

Generated Verse: Matthew 1:15

What does "Matthew 1:15" mean?


This verse is part of the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. It simply means that:

Eliud was the biological father of Eleazar.
Eleazar was the biological father of Matthan.
Matthan was the biological father of Jacob.

In the context of the genealogy, it serves to establish Jesus' lineage through Joseph, his legal father, connecting him back to Abraham and fulfilling Jewish prophecies about the Messiah being a descendant of King David.

Genealogies in ancient cultures, especially in Jewish tradition, were important for establishing identity, inheritance, and fulfilling prophecies. This particular section of Matthew's genealogy focuses on a specific line of descent leading to Joseph, who was betrothed to Mary, the mother of Jesus.

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