Matthew 1:4
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;
Original Language Analysis
ἐγέννησεν
begat
G1080
ἐγέννησεν
begat
Strong's:
G1080
Word #:
3 of 15
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐγέννησεν
begat
G1080
ἐγέννησεν
begat
Strong's:
G1080
Word #:
8 of 15
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐγέννησεν
begat
G1080
ἐγέννησεν
begat
Strong's:
G1080
Word #:
13 of 15
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
Cross References
Numbers 7:12And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:Numbers 2:3And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah.Numbers 1:7Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
Historical Context
This covers the period of the patriarchs in Canaan and Egypt, approximately 1900-1500 BC, before the exodus and wilderness wanderings.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the methodical progression of generations demonstrate God's patience in fulfilling His promises?
- In what ways do seemingly ordinary lives contribute to God's extraordinary purposes?
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Analysis & Commentary
The repetition of generations underscores the historical continuity of God's redemptive plan. Each name represents a real person through whom God was working out His eternal purposes. The genealogy moves deliberately toward its climax in verse 16, demonstrating that all of Israel's history points to Christ.