Matthew 1:6
And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
Original Language Analysis
ἐγέννησεν
begat
G1080
ἐγέννησεν
begat
Strong's:
G1080
Word #:
3 of 18
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
τοῦ
her
G3588
τοῦ
her
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τοῦ
her
G3588
τοῦ
her
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλεὺς
the king
G935
βασιλεὺς
the king
Strong's:
G935
Word #:
7 of 18
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
τοῦ
her
G3588
τοῦ
her
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλεὺς
the king
G935
βασιλεὺς
the king
Strong's:
G935
Word #:
11 of 18
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
ἐγέννησεν
begat
G1080
ἐγέννησεν
begat
Strong's:
G1080
Word #:
12 of 18
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
τοῦ
her
G3588
τοῦ
her
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐκ
of
G1537
ἐκ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
15 of 18
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τοῦ
her
G3588
τοῦ
her
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:12Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Beth-lehem-judah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul.1 Kings 15:5Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.1 Samuel 16:1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Beth-lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
Historical Context
Ruth lived during the time of the Judges (approximately 1100 BC), a period of spiritual declension in Israel. Despite this dark era, God was sovereignly preparing the lineage of David and ultimately Christ.
Questions for Reflection
- What does Ruth's inclusion in Christ's genealogy teach about God's heart for the nations?
- How does her story illustrate the doctrine of grace alone through faith alone?
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Analysis & Commentary
The mention of Ruth the Moabitess emphasizes God's sovereign grace extending beyond ethnic Israel to include Gentiles in the messianic line. Ruth's inclusion prefigures the gospel going to all nations. Her account demonstrates the doctrine of adoption—she was grafted into God's covenant people through faith and covenant loyalty (hesed).