Matthew 1:3
“And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;”
What does Matthew 1:3 mean?
"Judah begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;" The genealogy of Jesus Christ in the book of Matthew is a pivotal aspect of the Gospel, connecting the Old Testament to the New Testament and showing the fulfillment of God's promises through…
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In the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recounted in Matthew 1:3, we encounter a profound and often overlooked passage: "And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram." At first glance, this verse may appear just to be a simple record of…
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Heavenly Father, In the quiet of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and gratitude. I thank You for the gift of life and for the lineage from which we all draw our existence. As I reflect on the profound words of Matthew 1:3, "And Judas begat Phares and…
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