Matthew 1:13
And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
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
Historical Context
This period represents the post-exilic return to Judah (approximately 539-450 BC) and following centuries. These were times of subjugation under Persian, Greek, and eventually Roman rule.
Questions for Reflection
- What does God's preservation of the messianic line through centuries of obscurity teach about His hidden providence?
- How should this shape our view of faithfulness in seemingly insignificant circumstances?
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Analysis & Commentary
These names represent the 'silent years' between the testaments when no prophetic word came to Israel. Yet God was still working, preserving the messianic line through obscure, faithful people. This demonstrates that God's significant work often happens in hiddenness, not in public acclaim.