Matthew 1:25
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 1
“And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.”Matthew 1:25
What Does Matthew 1:25 Mean?
Matthew 1:25 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 25 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Incarnation.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Matthew 1:25 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 1:31“And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.”Luke 2:7“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”Matthew 2:1“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,”Luke 2:21“And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.”Genesis 3:15“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”Exodus 13:2“Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine.”Exodus 22:29“Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.”1 Kings 1:4“And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.”Matthew 1:21“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”Ephesians 1:5“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”Revelation 12:5“And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.”2 Samuel 6:23“Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.”Luke 1:60“And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.”Romans 8:29“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”
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