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For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/esv/matthew/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But on his having pondered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, you should not be afraid to receive Mary as your wife, for that having been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/kjv/matthew/1.htm">King James Bible</a> But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/1.htm">New King James Version</a> But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when he had thought this over, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nasb/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, &#8220Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for that which has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/lsb/matthew/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the One who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/amp/matthew/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/csb/matthew/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But after he had considered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But after he had considered these things, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to him in a dream, saying, &#8220Joseph, son of David, don&#8217t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/asv/matthew/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when he thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/cev/matthew/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> While Joseph was thinking about this, an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream. The angel said, "Joseph, the baby that Mary will have is from the Holy Spirit. Go ahead and marry her. <a href="/erv/matthew/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when he thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. <a href="/gwt/matthew/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joseph had this in mind when an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. The angel said to him, "Joseph, descendant of David, don't be afraid to take Mary as your wife. She is pregnant by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/gnt/matthew/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> While he was thinking about this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary to be your wife. For it is by the Holy Spirit that she has conceived. <a href="/isv/matthew/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> After he had thought about it, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. "Joseph, son of David," he said, "don't be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/msb/matthew/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ?Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/net/matthew/1.htm">NET Bible</a> When he had contemplated this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nheb/matthew/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when he thought about these things, look, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/wbt/matthew/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But while he thought on these things, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take to thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But while he was contemplating this step, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to bring home your wife Mary, for she is with child through the Holy Spirit. <a href="/web/matthew/1.htm">World English Bible</a> But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And on his thinking of these things, behold, a messenger of the LORD appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, you may not fear to receive your wife Mary, for that which was begotten in her is of [the] Holy Spirit, <a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But on his having pondered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, you should not be afraid to receive Mary as your wife, for that having been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/ylt/matthew/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And on his thinking of these things, lo, a messenger of the Lord in a dream appeared to him, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, thou mayest not fear to receive Mary thy wife, for that which in her was begotten is of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/slt/matthew/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And reflecting upon these things, behold a messenger of the Lord appeared to him saying, Joseph, thou son of David, thou shouldest not fear to take to thyself Mary thy wife: for that begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But while he thought on these things, behold the angel of the Lord appeared to him in his sleep, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife, for that which is conceived in her, is of the Holy Ghost. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But while thinking over these things, behold, an Angel of the Lord appeared to him in his sleep, saying: “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to accept Mary as your wife. For what has been formed in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/nabre/matthew/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> While he was considering this, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, and said to him, O, Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take your wife Mary, because he that is to be born of her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But as he considered these things, The Angel of THE LORD JEHOVAH appeared to him in a dream and said unto him, “Yoseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Maryam your woman, for he who is begotten in her is from The Spirit of Holiness.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But while he was thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to take home Mary your wife; for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/godbey/matthew/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he meditating on these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying; Joseph, son of David, do not fear to receive Mary thy wife; for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit; <a href="/haweis/matthew/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And as he was revolving the matter in his mind, behold, an angel of the Lord in a dream appeared unto him, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary for thy wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/mace/matthew/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but while he was revolving this in his mind, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, the off-spring of David, don't make any difficulty of taking Mary for thy wife: for her pregnancy is from the holy Spirit. <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But while he was contemplating this step, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to bring home your wife Mary, for she is with child through the Holy Spirit. <a href="/worrell/matthew/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, while thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to yourself Mary your wife; for that which was begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/worsley/matthew/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and when he was thinking on these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph thou Son of David, scruple not to take unto thee Mary thy wife; for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. <a href="/parallel/matthew/1-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=168" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">The Birth of Jesus</a> …19Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. 20<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">after</a> <a href="/greek/1760.htm" title="1760: enthymēthentos (V-APP-GMS) -- To meditate upon, reflect upon, ponder. From a compound of en and thumos; to be inspirited, i.e. Ponder.">he had pondered</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelos (N-NMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">an angel</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/5316.htm" title="5316: ephanē (V-AIP-3S) -- Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show.">appeared</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to him</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">in</a> <a href="/greek/3677.htm" title="3677: onar (N-ANS) -- A dream. Of uncertain derivation; a dream.">a dream</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/2501.htm" title="2501: Iōsēph (N-VMS) -- Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">“Joseph,</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">son</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-GMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">of David,</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobēthēs (V-ASP-2S) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">do not be afraid</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3880.htm" title="3880: paralabein (V-ANA) -- From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.">to embrace</a> <a href="/greek/3137.htm" title="3137: Marian (N-AFS) -- Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.">Mary</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">as</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaika (N-AFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">wife,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the One</a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: gennēthen (V-APP-NNS) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">conceived</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiou (Adj-GNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit.</a> 21She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Luke 1:35</a> The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God. <a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a> And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">Acts 5:19</a> But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, <a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3</a> The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/daniel/9-21.htm">Daniel 9:21</a> while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. <a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Luke 2:9-11</a> Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. / But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: / Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7-11</a> Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert—the spring along the road to Shur. / “Hagar, servant of Sarai,” he said, “where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I am running away from my mistress Sarai,” she replied. / So the angel of the LORD told her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.” ... <a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a> There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. <a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a> But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. <a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">Genesis 22:11-12</a> Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. / “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.” <a href="/acts/10-3.htm">Acts 10:3</a> One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” <a href="/1_kings/19-5.htm">1 Kings 19:5</a> Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Luke 1:26-27</a> In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, / to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. <a href="/genesis/31-11.htm">Genesis 31:11</a> In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, you son of David, fear not to take to you Mary your wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.while.<a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8,9</a> Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way… <a href="/psalms/94-19.htm">Psalm 94:19</a> In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.<a href="/psalms/119-125.htm">Psalm 119:125</a> I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.the angel.<a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3,8,9</a> And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son… <a href="/luke/1-10.htm">Luke 1:10-13,19,26-38</a> And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense… <a href="/luke/2-8.htm">Luke 2:8-14</a> And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night… in.<a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13,19,22</a> And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him… <a href="/genesis/31-11.htm">Genesis 31:11</a> And the angel of God spake unto me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I.<a href="/numbers/12-6.htm">Numbers 12:6</a> And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.Joseph.<a href="/isaiah/7-2.htm">Isaiah 7:2,13</a> And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind… <a href="/jeremiah/33-26.htm">Jeremiah 33:26</a> Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, so that I will not take any of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy on them.<a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a> And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)fear not.<a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Matthew 28:5</a> And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.<a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3</a> And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:<a href="/1_kings/17-13.htm">1 Kings 17:13</a> And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/malachi/2-5.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-8.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/daniel/11-4.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Child</a> <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/daniel/7-8.htm">Contemplating</a> <a href="/matthew/1-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Dream</a> <a href="/malachi/4-6.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-6.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-18.htm">Step</a> <a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/matthew/2-7.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/acts/17-23.htm">Contemplating</a> <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">David</a> <a href="/matthew/2-12.htm">Dream</a> <a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Step</a> <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 1</div>1. <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph, </a> 21. <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">and declares the names and office of Jesus;</a> 25. <a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Jesus is born</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But after he had pondered these things Joseph, a righteous man, was considering the situation with Mary, who was found to be pregnant. In Jewish culture, betrothal was a binding agreement, and breaking it required a formal divorce. Joseph's contemplation reflects his character and adherence to the law, as well as his compassion, since he planned to divorce her quietly to avoid public disgrace.an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream Angelic appearances in dreams are significant in biblical narratives, often conveying divine messages. This method of communication underscores the importance of the message. Dreams were considered a legitimate means of divine revelation, as seen in the stories of Jacob and Daniel.and said, “Joseph, son of David The title "son of David" emphasizes Joseph's royal lineage, connecting Jesus to the Davidic line, fulfilling prophecies such as those in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> and <a href="/isaiah/11.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a>. This lineage is crucial for establishing Jesus' messianic credentials.do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife The angel reassures Joseph, addressing his fears and societal pressures. Embracing Mary would mean accepting the child and the potential for public scandal. This command highlights the theme of faith over fear, a recurring biblical motif.for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit This statement affirms the divine nature of Jesus' conception, fulfilling prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> about a virgin birth. The Holy Spirit's role signifies the miraculous and divine intervention, setting Jesus apart as the Son of God, a central tenet of Christian belief.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> A righteous man, betrothed to Mary, and a descendant of King David. He is faced with a dilemma regarding Mary's pregnancy. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> The mother of Jesus, who is found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 3. <a href="/topical/a/angel_of_the_lord.htm">Angel of the Lord</a> A divine messenger who appears to Joseph in a dream to deliver God's message. 4. <a href="/topical/d/dream.htm">Dream</a> A medium through which God communicates His will to Joseph, providing guidance and reassurance. 5. <a href="/topical/h/holy_spirit.htm">Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, responsible for the miraculous conception of Jesus in Mary.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_in_uncertainty.htm">Divine Guidance in Uncertainty</a> Joseph's experience teaches us to seek and trust God's guidance when faced with difficult decisions. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_obey.htm">Courage to Obey</a> Joseph's willingness to take Mary as his wife despite societal norms demonstrates the importance of obeying God's commands over human expectations. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit's involvement in Jesus' conception highlights His active role in God's redemptive plan and in our lives today. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Joseph's acceptance of the angel's message reflects a deep faith in God's promises, encouraging us to trust in God's word. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The fulfillment of prophecy through Jesus' birth underscores God's sovereign control over history and His faithfulness to His promises.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) While he thought on these things.--The words imply a conflict, a perplexity; and the words of the angel came as the solution of his doubts.In a dream.--From the Jewish point of view, dreams were the received channels of divine communications to the aged, open visions in the state of ecstasy to the young (<a href="/joel/2-28.htm" title="And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:">Joel 2:28</a>). This, at least, falls in with what has been inferred as to Joseph's age.Joseph, thou son of David.--The latter words were, in the highest degree, significant. His character as the heir of Messianic hopes, which was indeed at the root of his fears, was fully recognised. That which he was bidden to do would not be inconsistent with that character, and would bring about the fulfilment of those hopes.Thy wife.--Here again stress is laid on the fact that Mary was already entitled to that name, and had done nothing to forfeit it.Conceived.--Better, perhaps, begotten.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - But while he thought on these things; when (Revised Version); ταῦτα δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐνθυμηθέντος. The tense lays stress, not on the continuance of his meditation (contrast <a href="/acts/10-19.htm">Acts 10:19</a>), but on the fact that the determination to which he had already come (vide supra) was already in his mind at the time when the following event happened. "These things;" his determination and its causes. Behold; unexpectedly. Though common in St. Matthew, it never lacks the connotation of surprise. The angel of the Lord; an angel of the Lord (Revised Version). In Mary's case it was the angel Gabriel (<a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Luke 1:26</a>); but here not defined (so in <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13, 19</a>; <a href="/luke/1-11.htm">Luke 1:11</a>; <a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Luke 2:9</a>). (On angels, of especially Dorner, 'System.,' 2:96.) Appeared unto him in a dream. Joseph received his communications by dream (<a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13, 19, 22</a>); to Mary, doubtless the more holy person, the vision was vouchsafed to her bodily eyes. If Joseph, as seems probable, was old, we here have a beginning of the fulfilment of the promise concerning Messianic times, "Your old men shall dream dreams" (<a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28</a>). Saying, Joseph, thou son of David. In reminding Joseph of the greatness of his ancestry, the angel probably desired (1) to accept Joseph's resolution as right in so far as Joseph knew the circumstances, because with the promise of <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> there was special need to keep the line pure; (2) but, under the true circumstances, to urge him to take Mary, that so the promise might be fully carried out in his family and no other. Fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife (ver. 15, note). For that which if conceived in her ("borun," Wickliffe; quod natum est, Vulgate); "Gr. begotten" (Revised Version margin), for γεννηθέν generally refers to the father rather than the mother (yet see <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Matthew 11:11</a>), and here lays special stress on the Divine origin. Is of the Holy Ghost. "Of Spirit (not flesh), and that the Holy Spirit (ἐκ Πνεύματός ἐστιν Ἁγίου)" (ver. 18, note). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/1-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. after αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. he had pondered ἐνθυμηθέντος (enthymēthentos) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1760.htm">Strong's 1760: </a> To meditate upon, reflect upon, ponder. From a compound of en and thumos; to be inspirited, i.e. Ponder. these things, Ταῦτα (Tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. an angel ἄγγελος (angelos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. of [the] Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. appeared ἐφάνη (ephanē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5316.htm">Strong's 5316: </a> Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show. to him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. in κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). a dream ὄναρ (onar) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3677.htm">Strong's 3677: </a> A dream. Of uncertain derivation; a dream. [and] said, λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Joseph, Ἰωσὴφ (Iōsēph) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2501.htm">Strong's 2501: </a> Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites. son υἱὸς (huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of David, Δαυίδ (Dauid) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. do not be afraid φοβηθῇς (phobēthēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. to take παραλαβεῖν (paralabein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3880.htm">Strong's 3880: </a> From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn. Mary Μαρίαν (Marian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females. [as] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. wife, γυναῖκά (gynaika) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the [One] τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. conceived γεννηθὲν (gennēthen) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. her αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit. 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