Matthew 1:2
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;”Matthew 1:2
What Does Matthew 1:2 Mean?
Matthew 1:2 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 1:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 7:8“And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.”Genesis 25:19“And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham begat Isaac:”Genesis 29:35“And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing.”Genesis 21:2“For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.”Hebrews 11:17“By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,”Genesis 21:3“And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.”Genesis 25:26“And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.”Genesis 46:8“And these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn.”1 Chronicles 1:34“And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel.”Luke 3:34“Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,”Genesis 29:32“And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.”Genesis 49:8“Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father’s children shall bow down before thee.”Numbers 1:7“Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.”Numbers 1:26“Of the children of Judah, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;”Joshua 24:2“And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.”1 Chronicles 1:28“The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael.”1 Chronicles 2:1“These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,”1 Chronicles 5:1“Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.”Isaiah 41:8“But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.”Isaiah 51:2“Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.”
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