Matthew 1:2 net — Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,

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

— Matthew 1:2, NET Bible

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KJV
“Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;”
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ASV
“Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren; ”
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WEB
“Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers.”
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DRB
“Abraham begot Isaac. And Isaac begot Jacob. And Jacob begot Judas and his brethren.”
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BBE
“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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KJVA
“Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;”
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Matthew 1 — Context

¶ The Genealogy of Jesus Christ This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

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

Judah the father of Perez and Zerah(by Tamar), Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram,

Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,

Salmon the father of Boaz(by Rahab), Boaz the father of Obed(by Ruth), Obed the father of Jesse,

Matthew 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 1:2 say?

Matthew 1:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,”

Where is Matthew 1:2 in the Bible?

Matthew 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 2.

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 1:2.

What translation should I read Matthew 1:2 in?

Matthew 1:2 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 1:2?

Matthew 1:2 reads (NET): “Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,” 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 1:2 net — Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,

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