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prophet, saying, <a href="/nkjv/matthew/1.htm">New King James Version</a> So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: <a href="/nasb_/matthew/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now all this took place so that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled: <a href="/nasb/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: <a href="/nasb77/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now all this took place that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet might be fulfilled, saying, <a href="/lsb/matthew/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now all this took place in order that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying, <a href="/amp/matthew/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> All this happened in order to fulfill what the Lord had spoken through the prophet [Isaiah]: <a href="/csb/matthew/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: <a href="/hcsb/matthew/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: <a href="/asv/matthew/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now all this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, <a href="/cev/matthew/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So the Lord's promise came true, just as the prophet had said, <a href="/erv/matthew/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now all this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, <a href="/gwt/matthew/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All this happened so that what the Lord had spoken through the prophet came true: <a href="/gnt/matthew/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now all this happened in order to make come true what the Lord had said through the prophet, <a href="/isv/matthew/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now all this happened to fulfill what was declared by the Lord through the prophet when he said, <a href="/msb/matthew/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: <a href="/net/matthew/1.htm">NET Bible</a> This all happened so that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled: <a href="/nheb/matthew/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, <a href="/wbt/matthew/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken from the Lord by the prophet, saying, <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> All this took place in fulfilment of what the Lord had spoken through the Prophet, <a href="/web/matthew/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Now all this has happened that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And all this has come to pass, that it may be fulfilled that was spoken by the LORD through the prophet, saying, <a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And all this has come to pass, so that it may be fulfilled that having been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, <a href="/ylt/matthew/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And all this hath come to pass, that it may be fulfilled that was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, <a href="/slt/matthew/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the whole of this has been that it might be completed having been spoken by the prophet, saying,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which the Lord spoke by the prophet, saying: <a href="/cpdv/matthew/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now all this occurred in order to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: <a href="/nabre/matthew/1.htm">New American Bible</a> All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> All this happened, that what was spoken from the Lord by the prophet might be fulfilled, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Now all this happened, that the thing which was spoken from THE LORD JEHOVAH by the Prophet would be fulfilled:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now all this was done, that the word might be fulfilled, which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: <a href="/godbey/matthew/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And all this took place in order that the Word, having been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying; <a href="/haweis/matthew/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now the whole of this was done, that what was spoken of the Lord, by the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying,<RX 23.7.14> <a href="/mace/matthew/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now by these events, that divine prediction of the Prophet had its full accomplishment, when he said, "Behold, <a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> All this took place in fulfilment of what the Lord had spoken through the Prophet, <a href="/worrell/matthew/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now all this has come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, <a href="/worsley/matthew/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> (Now all this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled, which the Lord spake by the prophet, saying, <a href="/parallel/matthew/1-22.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=194" 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> …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.” 22<a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: holon (Adj-NNS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">All</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: gegonen (V-RIA-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">took place</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: plērōthē (V-ASP-3S) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">fulfill</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.">what</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></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.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2046.htm" title="2046: rhēthen (V-APP-NNS) -- Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.">had said</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētou (N-GMS) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">prophet:</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></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”).…<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="/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="/matthew/2-15.htm">Matthew 2:15</a> where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” <a href="/matthew/2-17.htm">Matthew 2:17</a> Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: <a href="/matthew/2-23.htm">Matthew 2:23</a> and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.” <a href="/matthew/4-14.htm">Matthew 4:14</a> to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: <a href="/matthew/12-17.htm">Matthew 12:17-21</a> This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. / He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets. ... <a href="/matthew/21-4.htm">Matthew 21:4-5</a> This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: / “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” <a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Matthew 26:56</a> But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled. <a href="/john/12-38.htm">John 12:38-41</a> This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” / For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: / “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.” ... <a href="/romans/1-2.htm">Romans 1:2</a> the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26</a> but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-12</a> Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> 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. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,that.<a href="/matthew/2-15.htm">Matthew 2:15,23</a> And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son… <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a> Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.<a href="/matthew/8-17.htm">Matthew 8:17</a> That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/11-14.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/daniel/11-14.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/daniel/12-6.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-23.htm">Fulfilment</a> <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/malachi/2-6.htm">True.</a> <a href="/malachi/1-1.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/2-15.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/matthew/2-15.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/matthew/2-15.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Fulfilment</a> <a href="/matthew/2-5.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/matthew/2-15.htm">True.</a> <a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Word</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>All this took place This phrase refers to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, including the angelic announcement to Joseph and the virgin conception of Mary. It emphasizes the divine orchestration of these events, indicating that they were not random but part of a predetermined plan. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and His ability to bring His purposes to fruition, as seen throughout Scripture.to fulfill The concept of fulfillment is central to the Gospel of Matthew, which frequently highlights how Jesus' life and ministry fulfill Old Testament prophecies. This fulfillment underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, showing that Jesus is the anticipated Messiah who completes the promises made to Israel. The idea of fulfillment also points to the reliability and faithfulness of God in keeping His word.what the Lord had said This phrase underscores the divine origin of the prophecy, affirming that it is God Himself who speaks through the prophets. It highlights the authority and inspiration of Scripture, as the words of the prophets are not merely human opinions but divine revelations. This is consistent with the biblical view that all Scripture is God-breathed and authoritative for teaching and instruction.through the prophet: The prophet referred to here is Isaiah, specifically pointing to <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, which prophesies the virgin birth of the Messiah. This connection to Isaiah is significant because it situates Jesus within the larger narrative of Israel's history and God's redemptive plan. Isaiah's prophecies often contain messianic themes, and this particular prophecy is seen as a type of Christ, prefiguring His miraculous birth and divine nature. The use of prophecy also serves to validate Jesus' identity as the Messiah, as He fulfills the specific criteria laid out in the Hebrew Scriptures.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/matthew.htm">Matthew</a> The author of the Gospel, traditionally identified as one of Jesus' twelve apostles. He writes to demonstrate Jesus as the Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to God, who is the ultimate source of prophecy and fulfillment in the Scriptures. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophet.htm">The Prophet</a> This refers to Isaiah, whose prophecy is being fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. Isaiah's writings are often cited in the New Testament as foretelling the coming of the Messiah. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, whose birth and life fulfill numerous Old Testament prophecies. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment.htm">The Fulfillment</a> The event of Jesus' birth, which is seen as the realization of God's promises through the prophets.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_prophecy.htm">The Sovereignty of God in Prophecy</a> God's plans are precise and unfold according to His divine timeline. The fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus' birth demonstrates God's control over history. <a href="/topical/t/the_reliability_of_scripture.htm">The Reliability of Scripture</a> The fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament underscores the trustworthiness of the Bible. Believers can have confidence in God's Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_identity_of_jesus_as_the_messiah.htm">The Identity of Jesus as the Messiah</a> Understanding Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy strengthens our faith in Him as the promised Savior and King. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> Just as God fulfilled His promises through Jesus, He remains faithful to His promises to us today. This encourages us to trust Him in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_knowing_scripture.htm">The Importance of Knowing Scripture</a> Familiarity with both Old and New Testament prophecies enriches our understanding of Jesus' mission and identity. It encourages us to study the Bible diligently.<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/does_isaiah_7_14_predict_jesus's_birth.htm">Matthew 1:22–23 – Does Isaiah 7:14 really foretell Jesus’s birth, or was that prophecy intended for a different context? </a> <a href="/q/what's_the_new_testament's_core_message.htm">What is the core message of the New Testament?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_clear_ot_prophecy_of_virgin_birth.htm">If Jesus fulfilled all prophecy, why is there no clear Old Testament prediction of a virgin birth?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_advent_signify.htm">What does Advent signify?</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>(22) All this was done.--The Evangelist pauses in his narrative to introduce his own comment. He saw in what he relates that which answered to the apparent meaning of prophetic words. He could not possibly regard the agreement as a chance coincidence; and, as chance was excluded, there was no alternative but purpose. The prophecy and the event entered both of them into a divine plan.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 22, 23. - The evidence of prophecy. ("Now all this was done .... God with us.") The Revised Version omits the marks of parenthesis. From a comparison of <a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Matthew 26:56</a> (and perhaps also <a href="/matthew/21-4.htm">Matthew 21:4</a>), this is not the utterance of the evangelist, but of the previous speaker, yet formulated by the evangelist (cf. Weiss). The thought, that is to say, is still part of the angel's encouragement to Joseph; the exact mode of expressing the record of that thought is the evangelist's; so also Tatian's 'Diattess.' (or perhaps only Ephraem's comment upon it; cf. Zahn), Quod si dubitas, Isaiam audi. Verse 22. - All this; τοῦτο ὅλον (not ταῦτα πάντα). The birth of a Saviour, with the means by which it came about, by a virgin, and "of the Holy Ghost." Was done; is come to pass (Revised Version); i.e. in abiding effect (γέγονεν). It is considered as having already taken place (cf. "the prophetic perfect" of the Old Testament). That it might be fulfilled. God's past utterance is looked at as necessitating a present action. Which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying; by the Lord through (Revised Version); i.e. the Lord is the Agent (ὑπό), the prophet the means or instrument (διά). The Lord; i.e. Jehovah, not "God," because the thought is of covenant promise. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/1-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>All ὅλον (holon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. this Τοῦτο (Touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. took place γέγονεν (gegonen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. fulfill πληρωθῇ (plērōthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. what 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. 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 said ῥηθὲν (rhēthen) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2046.htm">Strong's 2046: </a> Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. prophet: προφήτου (prophētou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/1-22.htm">Matthew 1:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/1-22.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 1:22 Now all this has happened that it (Matt. 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