Matthew 1:1 bbe — The book of the generations of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Bible in Basic English
"The book of the generations of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham."
— Matthew 1:1, Bible in Basic English
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Matthew 1 — Context
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The book of the generations of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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The son of Abraham was Isaac; and the son of Isaac was Jacob; and the sons of Jacob were Judah and his brothers;
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And the sons of Judah were Perez and Zerah by Tamar; and the son of Perez was Hezron; and the son of Hezron was Ram;
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And the son of Ram was Amminadab; and the son of Amminadab was Nahshon; and the son of Nahshon was Salmon;
Matthew 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Matthew 1:1 say?
Matthew 1:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The book of the generations of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
Where is Matthew 1:1 in the Bible?
Matthew 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 1.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 1:1.
What translation should I read Matthew 1:1 in?
Matthew 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 1:1?
Matthew 1:1 reads (BBE): “The book of the generations of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.