Matthew 1:25
“And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.”

What does Matthew 1:25 mean?
Matthew 1:25 in the King James Version reads: "And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS." This verse comes at the end of the first chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, which is the genealogy of Jesus. It is the concluding verse of…
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As we journey through the sacred text, Matthew 1:25 resonates with profound significance, stating, "And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS." This verse encapsulates the miracle of the virgin birth and lays the foundation for…
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Heavenly Father, As I bow before Your throne of grace this day, I find my spirit overflowing with gratitude for Your indescribable gift—the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In the humble reality of His entrance into the world, so perfectly encapsulated in Matthew…
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