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And he gave him the name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But he did not know her until she had brought forth a Son, and he called His name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name JESUS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he named Him Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />but he kept her a virgin until she had given birth to a Son [her firstborn child]; and he named Him Jesus (The LORD is salvation).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but did not have sexual relations with her until she gave birth to a son. And he named him Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but did not know her intimately until she gave birth to a son. And he named Him Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and knew her not till she had brought forth a son: and he called his name JESUS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But they did not sleep together before her baby was born. Then Joseph named him Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and knew her not till she had brought forth a son: and he called his name JESUS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He did not have marital relations with her before she gave birth to a son. Joseph named the child Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But he had no sexual relations with her before she gave birth to her son. And Joseph named him Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He did not have marital relations with her until she had given birth to a son; and he named him Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he had no union with her until she gave birth to her firstborn Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />but did not have marital relations with her until she gave birth to a son, whom he named Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and had no marital relations with her until she had brought forth a son; and he named him Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And knew her not till she had brought forth her first-born son: and he called his name JESUS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but did not live with her until she had given birth to a son. The child's name he called JESUS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and did not know her until she brought forth her Son—the firstborn, and he called His Name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But he did not know her until she had brought forth a Son, and he called His name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and did not know her till she brought forth her son -- the first-born, and he called his name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he took to himself his wife, and knew her not till she brought forth her first born son: and be called his name Jesus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he knew her not till she brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he knew her not, yet she bore her son, the firstborn. And he called his name JESUS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he did not know her until she gave birth to her first-born son; and she called his name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he did not know her sexually until she delivered her firstborn son, and she called his name Yeshua. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and knew her not till she had brought forth her first-born son. And he called his name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and he took his wife to himself, and did not know her until she brought forth a son, and called his name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and he knew her not, until she had brought forth her son, the first begotten, and he called his name Jesus.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but did not cohabit with her as a wife, before she had-brought forth her first-born son; whom he named JESUS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but did not live with her until she had given birth to a son. The child's name he called JESUS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and he knew her not, until she brought forth a Son, and he called His name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and he knew her not, till she brought forth her Son the first-born, and he called his name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/1-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=218" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">The Birth of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him, and embraced Mary as his wife. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: eginōsken (V-IIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">he had no union</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">with her</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Prep) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">until</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/5088.htm" title="5088: eteken (V-AIA-3S) -- A strengthened form of a primary teko tek'-o; to produce, literally or figuratively.">she gave birth to</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huion (N-AMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">a Son.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: ekalesen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">he gave Him the name</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name."></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."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Luke 2:7</a></span><br />And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-34.htm">Luke 1:34-35</a></span><br />“How can this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a></span><br />And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4</a></span><br />But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14</a></span><br />Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a></span><br />regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7</a></span><br />but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">1 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Revelation 12:5</a></span><br />And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. And her child was caught up to God and to His throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a></span><br />But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a></span><br />I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-14</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.</p><p class="hdg">she.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/13-2.htm">Exodus 13:2</a></b></br> Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, <i>both</i> of man and of beast: it <i>is</i> mine.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-29.htm">Exodus 22:29</a></b></br> Thou shalt not delay <i>to offer</i> the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Luke 2:7</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">and he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Luke 2:21</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/haggai/2-19.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/job/33-25.htm">Child's</a> <a href="/daniel/6-5.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-11.htm">Live</a> <a href="/revelation/22-15.htm">Sexually</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-14.htm">Union</a> <a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Virgin</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/matthew/2-20.htm">Child's</a> <a href="/matthew/5-27.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/3-14.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-9.htm">Sexually</a> <a href="/john/6-56.htm">Union</a> <a href="/luke/1-27.htm">Virgin</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">and declares the names and office of Jesus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Jesus is born</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But he had no union with her</b><br>This phrase emphasizes Joseph's obedience and righteousness. In the cultural context of first-century Judea, marriage was a significant covenant, and sexual relations were expected after the betrothal period. However, Joseph refrained from consummating the marriage until after Jesus' birth, highlighting his respect for God's plan and the miraculous nature of Jesus' conception. This action also fulfills the prophecy of the virgin birth found in <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, underscoring the divine nature of Jesus' origin.<p><b>until she gave birth to a Son</b><br>The phrase indicates the fulfillment of the prophecy concerning the virgin birth. The birth of a son to a virgin was a sign of the Messiah, as foretold in <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>. This event marks a pivotal moment in salvation history, as it introduces Jesus, who is both fully divine and fully human. The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, as recorded in <a href="/matthew/2.htm">Matthew 2:1</a>, aligns with the prophecy in <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>, which foretold the birthplace of the Messiah.<p><b>And he gave Him the name Jesus</b><br>The naming of Jesus by Joseph is significant for several reasons. In Jewish tradition, the father naming the child signifies legal paternity and acceptance into the Davidic line, fulfilling the messianic prophecy that the Messiah would come from the house of David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). The name "Jesus" is the Greek form of "Yeshua" or "Joshua," meaning "The Lord is salvation." This name reflects His mission to save His people from their sins, as stated in <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a>. The act of naming also signifies Joseph's obedience to the angel's command in <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a>, demonstrating his faithfulness to God's instructions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The earthly father of Jesus, a righteous man who obeyed God's command to take Mary as his wife despite the unusual circumstances of her pregnancy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a></b><br>The mother of Jesus, a virgin chosen by God to bear His Son, fulfilling the prophecy of the virgin birth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The Son of God, whose birth is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the beginning of the New Covenant.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>The prophesied birthplace of Jesus, connecting to the lineage of David and fulfilling <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_virgin_birth.htm">The Virgin Birth</a></b><br>A miraculous event prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, emphasizing the divine nature of Jesus' conception and birth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Joseph's obedience to God's command, despite societal norms and personal doubts, serves as a model for us to trust and follow God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>The virgin birth of Jesus is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, encouraging us to trust in His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_names.htm">The Significance of Names</a></b><br>The name "Jesus" means "The Lord saves," reflecting His mission to save humanity from sin. This reminds us of the power and purpose behind names in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_uncertainty.htm">The Role of Faith in Uncertainty</a></b><br>Both Joseph and Mary demonstrated faith in God's plan despite the unknowns, encouraging us to rely on God in uncertain times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_divine_nature_of_jesus.htm">The Divine Nature of Jesus</a></b><br>The virgin birth underscores Jesus' divine nature, affirming His identity as both fully God and fully man, which is central to our faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_have_siblings.htm">Did Jesus have siblings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_sexless_marriage.htm">What does the Bible say about sexless marriage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_catholic_doctrines_align_with_the_bible.htm">Are Catholic doctrines supported by the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_jesus_from_david's_line_via_joseph.htm">Matthew 1:1 – If Jesus is the Messiah from David’s line, how is this claim verified when Joseph is not his biological father?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">Till she had brought forth her first-born son.</span>--The word "firstborn" is not found in the best MSS. The questions which meet us here, unprofitable as they are, cannot be altogether passed over. What bearing have these words on the widespread belief of Christendom in the perpetual maidenhood of Mary? On what grounds does that belief itself rest?<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And knew her not.</span> The tense (<span class="greek">ἐγίνωσκεν</span>) brings out the continuance of Joseph's obedient self-restraint. "He was dwelling in holiness with her" (Tatian's 'Diatess.'). <span class="cmt_word">Till she had brought forth her firstborn Son</span>. Thus the angel's promise is so far fulfilled. A son (Revised Version); "her firstborn," though found as early as Tatian's.' Diatess.,' having been added from <a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Luke 2:7</a>. Though no great stress can be laid on the word "till" (<span class="greek">ἕως</span> [<span class="greek">οϋ</span>], Basil refers to <a href="/genesis/8-7.htm">Genesis 8:7</a>; comp. also Psalm exit. 8), nor even on "firstborn," which suggested to a Jew rather consecration (<a href="/luke/2-23.htm">Luke 2:23</a>) than the birth of other children (comp. Bishop Lightfoot on Galatians, p. 270, edit. 1890); yet it is a reasonable inference from the passage as a whole that the <span class="greek">οὐκ ἐγίνωσκεν</span> was not continued after the birth of the Son. Whether, however, other children were born to Mary or not, the true text of this passage gives no hint. <span class="cmt_word">And he called his name JESUS</span> (ver. 21, note). Observe that this name had already occurred in Joseph's family (<a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Luke 3:29</a>). It is, however, now given in sign of Joseph's faith in him and his work. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/1-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[But]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he had no union with</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγίνωσκεν</span> <span class="translit">(eginōsken)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὴν</span> <span class="translit">(autēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="grk">ἕως</span> <span class="translit">(heōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> </span><span class="str2">A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she gave birth to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔτεκεν</span> <span class="translit">(eteken)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5088.htm">Strong's 5088: </a> </span><span class="str2">A strengthened form of a primary teko tek'-o; to produce, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a Son.</span><br /><span class="grk">υἱόν</span> <span class="translit">(huion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he gave Him the name</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκάλεσεν</span> <span class="translit">(ekalesen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦν</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsoun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 1:25 And didn't know her sexually until she (Matt. 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