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Jesus' genealogy

  • CTD002 Who is Joseph's father?

    This article explores the apparent contradiction between Matthew and Luke concerning the father of Joseph, Mary's husband. It proposes that Matthew presents Joseph's lineage and Luke presents Mary's, thus resolving the discrepancy. This demonstrates the coherence and complementary nature of the Gospels.

    Matthew 1.16 (King James Version) :
    And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • CTD003 Does Jesus descend from Solomon or Nathan?

    The article discusses the divergence between Jesus' genealogies in the Gospels, asking whether he descends from Solomon or Nathan. By analysing the historical contexts and various hypotheses, it concludes that this difference is not a significant contradiction but a complex question concerning biblical genealogies.

    Luke 3.27 (King James Version) :
    Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,
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  • CTD004 Who is Shealtiel's father?

    This article examines the alleged contradiction in the Gospels concerning Shealtiel's father. It proposes understanding the genealogical discrepancy as a difference in the ways kinship was established in biblical times, rather than as a contradiction.

    Matthew 1.12 (King James Version) :
    And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • CTD005 Who is Uzziah's father?

    This article explores the apparent contradiction between Matthew 1:8 and 2 Chronicles 26:1 concerning Uzziah's father. Although Matthew names Joram as Uzziah's father, 2 Chronicles identifies him as Amaziah. The term 'son' can refer to a distant descendant, and Matthew's genealogies are shortened for theological reasons.

    Genesis 31.28 (King James Version) :
    And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • CTD006 Who is Jeconiah's father?

    The article explores an apparent contradiction in the Bible concerning Jeconiah's father between Matthew and Chronicles. By analysing these perspectives, it shows that these are differences in the presentation of genealogies, without genuine contradictions.

    Matthew 1.1 (King James Version) :
    The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • CTD007 The exact number of generations in Matthew?

    The article examines the apparent discrepancy between thirteen and fourteen generations announced in Matthew 1.17, resolved by including Mary in the genealogy. This reflects a theological intention in which the Messiah is not fathered by a man but conceived by the Holy Spirit, thus restoring the coherence of Scripture.

    Genesis 2.2-3 (King James Version) :
    And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • CTD008 Who is Shelah's father?

    This article examines the question of Shelah's paternity in the Bible. Two genealogies differ: Genesis names Arphaxad as Shelah's father, while Luke introduces Cainan as an intermediary. This discrepancy is not a contradiction but reflects parallel textual traditions, offering a richer understanding of Scripture.

    Genesis 11.12 (King James Version) :
    And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah:
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  • CTD010 Would Jesus inherit David's throne?

    The article clarifies an apparent contradiction concerning Jesus and David's throne. It explains how the genealogies in Matthew and Luke, though distinct, complement one another to establish Jesus' legitimacy both legally and by natural descent, without a connection to Jehoiakim's cursed line.

    Matthew 1.1 (King James Version) :
    The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • PER014 The genealogy or genealogies

    The article examines Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke, reflecting both his royal lineage through Joseph and his humanity through Mary. These complementary accounts emphasise Jesus' divine and human duality, reinforcing his messianic legitimacy.

    Matthew 1.1-17 (King James Version) :
    The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.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.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Further reading
  • ANN010 The two genealogies of the Messiah Jesus

    The article discusses the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke, which are essential to establishing his messianic identity. Matthew emphasizes Joseph's royal heritage, while…