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Matthew 1:3 Cross-References

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And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

Matthew 1:3 (KJV)

Historical Context for Matthew 1:3

People Mentioned

J
Judahfourth-born son of Jacob (GEN 29:35), son of Leah
P
Perezson of Judah and Tamar (GEN 38:29)
Z
Zerahson of Judah and Tamar (GEN 38:30)
T
Tamarwife of Er (GEN 38:6), and mother of Perez (GEN 38:29) and Zerah (GEN 38:30) by Judah
H
Hezronson of Perez and grandson of Judah (GEN 46:12)
R
Ramson of Hezron in the lineage of King David (RUT 4:19)

Commentary on Matthew 1:3

The inclusion of Judah and Tamar highlights God's grace in using flawed individuals in Christ's lineage. Tamar's account (Genesis 38) involves deception and scandal, yet God sovereignly brings redemption through this broken family line. This foreshadows the gospel truth that Christ came to save sinners, not the righteous.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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