Matthew 1:14
And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
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 Jacob lived in the first century BC during Roman occupation of Palestine, under the reign of Herod the Great. The Jewish people were awaiting the Messiah promised in Scripture.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the genealogy's progression build anticipation for the coming of the Messiah?
- What does the use of ordinary Jewish names teach about God's method of working through normal human processes?
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Analysis & Commentary
The genealogy's structure moves toward this climactic name—Jacob. Though not the final generation, Jacob represents the immediate father of Joseph, bringing us to the threshold of the Incarnation. The name Jacob (meaning 'supplanter') connects to the patriarch Jacob/Israel, showing continuity with God's covenant people.