Matthew 1:17

“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.”

"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
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What does Matthew 1:17 mean?

The verse Matthew 1:17 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "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…

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The Divine Narrative: Understanding the Generations in Matthew 1:17

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 17, we find a key verse that succinctly summarizes a vast expanse of history: "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…

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A Prayer of Reflection on Generations and God's Faithfulness

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and awe. I thank You for the richness of Your Word that guides us, teaches us, and reveals Your incredible plan of redemption for mankind. As I reflect on the lineage that You have so…

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Matthew 1:17 - "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."
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"And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;" - Matthew 1:7
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Matthew 2:17 - "Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,"
Matthew 17:21 - "Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."
Matthew 12:17 - "That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,"
Matthew 17:7 - "And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid."
Matthew 28:17 - "And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted."
Matthew 17:6 - "And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid."
Matthew 17:3 - "And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him."
Matthew 17:16 - "And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him."
Matthew 17:13 - "Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist."
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“Because you don't trust enough,” Jesus told them. “I tell you, even if your trust was as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 https://bible.art/verse/matthew-17:20
Matthew 21:17 - "¶ And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there."
Matthew 10:17 - "But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;"
Matthew 23:17 - "Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?"
“Because you don't trust enough,” Jesus told them. “I tell you, even if your trust was as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 https://bible.art/verse/matthew-17:20