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Matthew 1:17 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Matthew 1:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 1 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.”
Matthew 1:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 1:17
Matthew explicitly draws attention to the genealogy's three-fold structure, emphasizing God's sovereign design in salvation history. Each period represents a distinct phase of covenant administration, all culminating in Christ. This demonstrates that the Old Testament is not random history but purposeful preparation for the gospel.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 1:17
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“at the time of the exile to Babylon.”
“and all the princes”
“Simon”
“when he carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim”
“he sent two of his disciples”