Matthew 1:17
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 1
“So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.”Matthew 1:17
What Does Matthew 1:17 Mean?
Matthew 1:17 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to Matthew 1:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 1:11“And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:”2 Kings 24:14“And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.”Matthew 11:2“Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,”Mark 15:32“Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.”Jeremiah 27:20“Which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took not, when he carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah from Jerusalem to Babylon, and all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem;”John 1:41“He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.”
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