Matthew 1:17

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Thus there were fourteen generations from Avraham to David, fourteen generations from David to the Babylonian Exile, and fourteen generations from the Babylonian Exile to the Messiah.

Berean Standard Bible:

In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.

American Standard Version:

So all the generations from Abraham unto David are fourteen generations; and from David unto the carrying away to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon unto the Christ fourteen generations.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

So{G3767} all{G3956} the generations{G1074} from{G575} Abraham{G11} to{G2193} David{G1138} are fourteen{G1180} generations{G1074}; and{G2532} from{G575} David{G1138} until{G2193} the carrying away{G3350} into Babylon{G897} are fourteen{G1180} generations{G1074}; and{G2532} from{G575} the carrying away{G3350} into Babylon{G897} unto{G2193} Christ{G5547} are fourteen{G1180} generations{G1074}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Kings 24:14

  • And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, [even] ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.

Matthew 1:11

  • And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

Matthew 1:12

  • And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

Jeremiah 27:20

  • Which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took not, when he carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah from Jerusalem to Babylon, and all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem;

John 1:41

  • He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

Matthew 11:2

  • Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

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Commentary for Matthew 1:17

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G3767
    There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὖν
    Transliteration: oûn
    Pronunciation: oon
    Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
  2. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
  3. Strong's Number: G1074
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γενεά
    Transliteration: geneá
    Pronunciation: ghen-eh-ah'
    Description: from (a presumed derivative of) γένος; a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons):--age, generation, nation, time.
  4. Strong's Number: G575
    There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπό
    Transliteration: apó
    Pronunciation: apo'
    Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
  5. Strong's Number: G11
    There are 3442 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἀβραάμ
    Transliteration: Abraám
    Pronunciation: ab-rah-am'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (אַבְרָהָם); Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch:--Abraham. (In Acts 7:16 the text should probably read Jacob.)
  6. Strong's Number: G2193
    There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἕως
    Transliteration: héōs
    Pronunciation: heh'-oce
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place):--even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s).
  7. Strong's Number: G1138
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Δαβίδ
    Transliteration: Dabíd
    Pronunciation: dab-eed'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (דָּוִד); Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king:--David.
  8. Strong's Number: G1180
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δεκατέσσαρες
    Transliteration: dekatéssares
    Pronunciation: dek-at-es'-sar-es
    Description: from δέκα and τέσσαρες; ten and four, i.e. fourteen:--fourteen.
  9. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  10. Strong's Number: G3350
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μετοικεσία
    Transliteration: metoikesía
    Pronunciation: met-oy-kes-ee'-ah
    Description: from a derivative of a compound of μετά and οἶκος; a change of abode, i.e. (specially), expatriation:--X brought, carried(-ying) away (in-)to.
  11. Strong's Number: G897
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Βαβυλών
    Transliteration: Babylṓn
    Pronunciation: bab-oo-lone'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (בָּבֶל); Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny)):-- Babylon.
  12. Strong's Number: G5547
    There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χριστός
    Transliteration: Christós
    Pronunciation: khris-tos'
    Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.