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Cross-References — Matthew 1

5 pairs

  1. Matthew 1:1referencesGenesis 12:3

    Matthew 1:1 introduces Jesus as the son of David and Abraham, linking Him to the promises made to Abraham in Genesis 12:3 that through his offspring all nations would be blessed.

    Thematic focusCovenant, Fulfillment of Promise, Lineage of Jesus.

  2. Matthew 1:17referencesGalatians 3:16

    Matthew 1:17 summarizes the genealogy of Jesus, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises through specific generations, which Paul expounds in Galatians 3:16 as the singular 'seed' referring to Christ.

    Thematic focusGenealogy, Fulfillment, Christ as the Seed.

  3. Matthew 1:21referencesIsaiah 7:14

    Matthew 1:21 speaks of Jesus saving His people from their sins, which is connected to Isaiah 7:14's prophecy of a virgin bearing a son named Immanuel, meaning 'God with us,' indicating divine intervention for salvation.

    Thematic focusSalvation, Prophecy, Divine Intervention.

  4. Matthew 1:23referencesJohn 1:14

    Matthew 1:23 cites the prophecy of Immanuel, 'God with us,' which is echoed in John 1:14 where the Word becomes flesh and dwells among us, highlighting the incarnation of Christ.

    Thematic focusIncarnation, Presence of God, Fulfillment of Prophecy.

  5. Matthew 1:25referencesLuke 2:7

    Matthew 1:25 notes that Joseph did not consummate the marriage until after Jesus' birth, aligning with Luke 2:7 where Mary gives birth to her firstborn son, emphasizing the virgin birth.

    Thematic focusVirgin Birth, Fulfillment of Prophecy, Jesus' Birth.

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