Matthew 1:2

Matthew 1:1 nasb — The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

NASB

"The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham:"

— Matthew 1:1, NASB

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KJV
“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
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ASV
“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. ”
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WEB
“The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
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NET
“¶ The Genealogy of Jesus Christ This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
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DRB
“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:”
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BBE
“The book of the generations of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
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KJVA
“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
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Matthew 1 — Context

The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez was the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.

Matthew 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 1:1 say?

Matthew 1:1 in the NASB reads: “The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, 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 (NASB): “The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, 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.

Matthew 1:1 nasb — The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

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