Kunin kitaaba maqaa warra Yesus Kiristoon keessaa dhalate. Yesus Kiristoon dhaloota Daawit, Daawit dhaloota Abrahaam. Yoseefiin, dhirsi Maariyami haadha Yesus kiristoo ka Yaaqoob, Yaaqoob ka Maattaan, Maattaan ka Ele'azaar; Ele'azaar ka Eliyud; Eliyud ka Akim; Akim ka Zaadoq; Zaadoq ka Azor; Azor ka Eeliyaqim; Eeliyaqim ka Abiyuud; Yahuda ka Zarubaabel; Zarubaabel ka Salaatini'el; Salaatini'el ka Yekoniyas; warrii maqaa isaanii armaa olitti barreeffamee kun warra eegii gosa Israa'el booji'anii lafa Baabilon geessan dhalate. Yekoniyasii fi obbooleeyyan isaa ta Yosiyas; jarii kun bara gosa Israa'el booji'anii lafa Baabilon geessan dhalate. Yosiyas ka Amos; Amos ka Maase; Maaseen ka Hisqiyas; Hisqiyas ka Akaaz; Akaaz ka Yo'atinaam; Yo'atinaam ka Oziyas; Oziyas ka Yooraam; Yooraam ka Yoshaafaax; Yoshaafaax ka Asaaf; Asaaf ka abiiyi; Abiiyi ka Rehobi'aam; Reh obi'aam ka Solomoon; Solomoon ka Daawit (haatini isaa Uriiya); Daawiti hayyu Israa'el ka Isey; Isey ka Yoobeed; Yoobeed ka Bo'az; (haatini isaa Ruuth); Bo'az ka Salmoon (haatini isaa Rahaab); Salamoon ka Nahasoon; Nahasoon ka Amaadaab; Amaadaab ka Aaram; Aaram ka Hesroom; Hesroom ka Faares; Faaresii fi Zaara ta Yihuudaa (haatini isan Taamaar); Yihuudaa fi oboleeyan isaa ta Yaaqoob; Yaaqoob ka Yisaniihaqi; Yisaniihaqi ka Abrahaam;
What Does This Mean?
This verse introduces the genealogy of Jesus Christ, connecting him to important ancestors like David and Abraham. It emphasizes his royal lineage and historical significance.
Explained for Children
Imagine a family tree showing how you're connected to your great-grandparents. This is similar but for Jesus! It shows he's part of an amazing family that includes kings and heroes from the Bible.
Historical Background
Matthew, one of Jesus' disciples, wrote this gospel around A.D. 80-90. His audience was likely Jewish Christians who would appreciate the connection to Abraham and David. The genealogy underscores Jesus as the Messiah promised in the Old Testament.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, knowing your roots can help you understand yourself better and make sense of your life’s purpose. Just like this verse connects Jesus to key figures from history, we too are connected to our ancestors and their legacy.
The lineage underscores Jesus' claim as the Messiah, linking him to key figures like Abraham and David. This strengthens his legitimacy for Jewish readers.
How does this verse relate to promises made in the Old Testament?
This verse fulfills prophecies that the Messiah would come from the line of Abraham and David, reinforcing Jesus' role as the promised savior.
What can we learn about Matthew's audience from this verse?
Matthew likely wrote for Jewish Christians who valued genealogical links to important figures like Abraham and David. This emphasizes his gospel’s Hebrew roots.
How does understanding lineage impact our faith today?
Understanding the importance of lineage helps us see how God works through history, connecting past promises with present realities in Jesus Christ.