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He married her <a href="/hcsb/matthew/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Joseph got up from sleeping, he did as the Lord&#8217s angel had commanded him. He married her <a href="/asv/matthew/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife; <a href="/cev/matthew/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After Joseph woke up, he and Mary were soon married, just as the Lord's angel had told him to do. <a href="/erv/matthew/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife; <a href="/gwt/matthew/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him to do. He took Mary to be his wife. <a href="/gnt/matthew/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> So when Joseph woke up, he married Mary, as the angel of the Lord had told him to. <a href="/isv/matthew/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Joseph got up from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary as his wife. <a href="/msb/matthew/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife. <a href="/net/matthew/1.htm">NET Bible</a> When Joseph awoke from sleep he did what the angel of the Lord told him. He took his wife, <a href="/nheb/matthew/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself; <a href="/wbt/matthew/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Joseph, being raised from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took to him his wife: <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded, and brought home his wife, <a href="/web/matthew/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Joseph, having risen from sleep, did as the messenger of the LORD directed him, and received his wife, <a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Joseph, having been awoken from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and received his wife. <a href="/ylt/matthew/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Joseph, having risen from the sleep, did as the messenger of the Lord directed him, and received his wife, <a href="/slt/matthew/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joseph having awaked from sleep, did as the messenger of the Lord commanded him:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Joseph rising up from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him, and took unto him his wife. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Joseph, arising from sleep, did just as the Angel of the Lord had instructed him, and he accepted her as his wife. <a href="/nabre/matthew/1.htm">New American Bible</a> When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When Joseph rose up from his sleep, he did just as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and he took his wife. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when Yoseph arose from his sleep, he did according to that which The Angel of THE LORD JEHOVAH had commanded him, and he took his wife.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Joseph awoke from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him; and he took home his wife, <a href="/godbey/matthew/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Joseph rising from sleep did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; <a href="/haweis/matthew/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Joseph when arisen from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife; <a href="/mace/matthew/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then Joseph being awak'd out of sleep, did as the angel of the Lord directed, and took his wife home, <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded, and brought home his wife, <a href="/worrell/matthew/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Joseph, arising from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord directed him, and took to himself his wife; <a href="/worsley/matthew/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> So Joseph, when he awoke from his sleep, did as the angel of the Lord directed him, and took home his wife: <a href="/parallel/matthew/1-24.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=210" 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> …23“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”). 24<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2501.htm" title="2501: Iōsēph (N-NMS) -- Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: Egertheis (V-APP-NMS) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">woke up,</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5258.htm" title="5258: hypnou (N-GMS) -- Sleep; fig: spiritual sleep. From an obsolete primary; sleep, i.e. spiritual torpor."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">he did</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelos (N-NMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">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/4367.htm" title="4367: prosetaxen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I instruct, command, (b) I appoint, assign. From pros and tasso; to arrange towards, i.e. enjoin.">had commanded</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.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3880.htm" title="3880: parelaben (V-AIA-3S) -- From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.">embraced</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.">Mary as</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.">his</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> 25But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.…<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/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4-5</a> So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. / He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. <a href="/genesis/6-22.htm">Genesis 6:22</a> So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him. <a href="/genesis/7-5.htm">Genesis 7:5</a> And Noah did all that the LORD had commanded him. <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Hebrews 11:7</a> By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. <a href="/exodus/40-16.htm">Exodus 40:16</a> Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him. <a href="/james/2-21.htm">James 2:21-24</a> Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? / You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. / And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God. ... <a href="/genesis/22-2.htm">Genesis 22:2-3</a> “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” / So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1-4</a> Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” ... <a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Romans 4:19-21</a> Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. <a href="/genesis/17-23.htm">Genesis 17:23</a> On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male among the members of Abraham’s household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him. <a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22</a> But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. <a href="/luke/1-38.htm">Luke 1:38</a> “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her. <a href="/genesis/24-50.htm">Genesis 24:50-51</a> Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter. / Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.” <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. <a href="/genesis/26-5.htm">Genesis 26:5</a> because Abraham listened to My voice and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took to him his wife:did.<a href="/genesis/6-22.htm">Genesis 6:22</a> Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.<a href="/genesis/7-5.htm">Genesis 7:5</a> And Noah did according unto all that the LORD commanded him.<a href="/genesis/22-2.htm">Genesis 22:2,3</a> And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-26.htm">Awoke</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-13.htm">Bidden</a> <a href="/malachi/4-4.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-16.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-6.htm">Enjoined</a> <a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-13.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-6.htm">Received</a> <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/genesis/41-7.htm">Woke</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/matthew/8-25.htm">Awoke</a> <a href="/matthew/22-3.htm">Bidden</a> <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/matthew/2-8.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/matthew/16-20.htm">Enjoined</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Home</a> <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/matthew/6-2.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/2-14.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/matthew/2-20.htm">Sleep</a> <a href="/matthew/5-27.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/matthew/8-25.htm">Woke</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>When Joseph woke up Joseph's awakening signifies a pivotal moment of obedience and faith. In biblical narratives, dreams often serve as divine communication (e.g., <a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a>, <a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">Daniel 2:19</a>). Joseph's response to the dream reflects his righteousness and willingness to follow God's guidance, aligning with the biblical theme of God speaking through dreams to direct His people.he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him Joseph's immediate compliance with the angel's command demonstrates his faithfulness and trust in God's plan. The angel of the Lord is a recurring figure in Scripture, often delivering messages of great importance (e.g., <a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a>, <a href="/judges/6-12.htm">Judges 6:12</a>). Joseph's obedience is reminiscent of other biblical figures who acted on divine instructions, such as Abraham (<a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a>) and Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10-12</a>).and embraced Mary as his wife By taking Mary as his wife, Joseph publicly accepts her and the child she carries, despite the potential for social stigma and personal sacrifice. This act fulfills the angel's message and aligns with the cultural context of betrothal and marriage in first-century Jewish society, where betrothal was a binding agreement. Joseph's acceptance of Mary prefigures Christ's acceptance of the Church, His bride, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-27</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> A righteous man, betrothed to Mary, who is obedient to God's command despite potential social stigma. 2. <a href="/topical/a/angel_of_the_lord.htm">Angel of the Lord</a> A divine messenger who appears to Joseph in a dream, providing guidance and reassurance. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> The mother of Jesus, who is taken as Joseph's wife in obedience to God's plan. 4. <a href="/topical/d/dream.htm">Dream</a> The medium through which God communicates His will to Joseph, emphasizing divine intervention. 5. <a href="/topical/m/marriage.htm">Marriage</a> The event of Joseph taking Mary as his wife, signifying his obedience and trust in God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_command.htm">Obedience to God's Command</a> Joseph's immediate action upon waking demonstrates the importance of obeying God's instructions without delay or hesitation. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_guidance.htm">Trust in Divine Guidance</a> Joseph's acceptance of the angel's message shows a deep trust in God's plan, even when it defies societal norms or personal understanding. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Joseph's decision to take Mary as his wife is a practical demonstration of faith, illustrating that true faith often requires tangible actions. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_judgment.htm">Courage in the Face of Judgment</a> Joseph's willingness to marry Mary despite potential public disgrace highlights the courage required to follow God's will. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_divine_intervention.htm">Role of Divine Intervention</a> The angel's appearance in a dream underscores the belief that God actively intervenes in human affairs to guide and direct His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 1</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'strength_in_weakness'.htm">Who was Jesus' earthly father?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_blended_families_thrive.htm">How can blended families successfully integrate and thrive?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_have_a_wife.htm">Did Jesus have a wife?</a> <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>(24) Took unto him his wife.--These few words cover a great deal. They imply the formal ratification of the betrothal before witnesses; the benediction by a priest; the marriage-feast; the removal from the house that had hitherto been her home to that of Joseph. They imply also that what had seemed evidence of guilt among the neighbours of that home, brought with it to Joseph's mind no ground for blame. To them, if they were not told the history, and it is not probable that they were, it must have been deemed an act of exceptional mercy and forbearance. The reverence implied in what the next verse records must have roused their wonder.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 24, 25 . - Josephs threefold obedience - taking Mary, not consummating the marriage, naming the child in faith. Verse 24. - Then Joseph being raised; and Joseph arose (Revised Version); for the stress of the Greek is not on "Joseph," but ἐγερθείς. Immediately on arising, Joseph obeyed. From sleep; from his sleep (Revised Version); i.e. which he was then enjoying. No stress is laid on sleep as such. Did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife. "Bidden," in modern English, too much suggests "asking;" hence the Revised Version "commanded" (προσέταξεν). Joseph's faith was seen in immediate obedience to commands received. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/1-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Joseph Ἰωσὴφ (Iōsēph) Noun - Nominative 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. woke up, Ἐγερθεὶς (Egertheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. he did ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. 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. had commanded προσέταξεν (prosetaxen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4367.htm">Strong's 4367: </a> (a) I instruct, command, (b) I appoint, assign. From pros and tasso; to arrange towards, i.e. enjoin. 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. embraced παρέλαβεν (parelaben) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <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 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. his 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. wife. γυναῖκα (gynaika) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. 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