Matthew 1:3

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y Judá fue el Padre de Fares y Zarah (su madre fue Tamar); y Fares fue el padre de Esrom; y Esrom el padre de Ram;

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse from Matthew's genealogy lists some ancestors of Jesus. It mentions Judas fathering Phares and Zara with Tamar, then the lineage continues to Esrom who begat Aram. The focus is on tracing Jesus' family line.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're making a family tree for your favorite superhero. This verse tells us about some important people in Jesus' family tree before he was born. Just like how your parents and grandparents are part of your story, these people were part of Jesus’ big family story.

Contexto histórico

Matthew wrote this genealogy around AD 80-90 for a Jewish-Christian audience to show that Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. This section highlights key figures in Israel’s history, connecting Jesus to Abraham and David.

Aplicación para hoy

In today's context, consider how understanding your family heritage can give you perspective on who you are. Just as Matthew traced Jesus' lineage to emphasize his divine role, reflecting on our ancestors can help us appreciate our personal histories and roles.

Temas

• genealogy
• lineage
• family heritage
• ancestry
• biblical history
• Jesus' lineage

Versículos relacionados

• Genesis 38:24
• Ruth 4:18
• Luke 3:33
• Hebrews 11:32
• Romans 9:7

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Preguntas frecuentes

Why are there different names mentioned in Matthew’s genealogy compared to others?

Matthew's genealogy focuses on showing Jesus' connection to the royal line of David and includes key figures from Israel’s history, while other genealogies may have a slightly different focus or aim.

What role does Tamar play in this story?

Tamar is mentioned as an important ancestor. Her story in Genesis shows faithfulness despite difficult circumstances and her lineage connects to Jesus, highlighting the importance of all ancestors in fulfilling prophecy.

How did Judas father Phares and Zara with Tamar?

The story of Judah and Tamar is found in Genesis 38. It describes a complicated situation where Tamar disguised herself to conceive children because her husbands had died without producing heirs.

What does this genealogy tell us about Jesus' heritage?

This genealogy underscores that Jesus comes from a line of significant individuals, emphasizing his legitimacy as the promised Messiah and linking him directly to important biblical figures like Abraham and David.