New International VersionElihud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,
New Living TranslationEliud was the father of Eleazar. Eleazar was the father of Matthan. Matthan was the father of Jacob.
English Standard Versionand Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob,
Berean Standard BibleEliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,
Berean Literal BibleAnd Eliud begat Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan, and Matthan begat Jacob,
King James BibleAnd Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
New King James VersionEliud begot Eleazar, Eleazar begot Matthan, and Matthan begot Jacob.
New American Standard BibleEliud fathered Eleazar, Eleazar fathered Matthan, and Matthan fathered Jacob.
NASB 1995Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob.
NASB 1977and to Eliud was born Eleazar; and to Eleazar, Matthan; and to Matthan, Jacob;
Legacy Standard BibleAnd Eliud was the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar was the father of Matthan, and Matthan was the father of Jacob.
Amplified BibleEliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob.
Christian Standard BibleEliud fathered Eleazar, Eleazar fathered Matthan, Matthan fathered Jacob,
Holman Christian Standard BibleEliud fathered Eleazar, Eleazar fathered Matthan, Matthan fathered Jacob,
American Standard Versionand Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
English Revised Versionand Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
GOD'S WORD® Translation[Eliud] the father of Eleazar, [Eleazar] the father of Matthan, [Matthan] the father of Jacob.
International Standard VersionEliud fathered Eleazar, Eleazar fathered Matthan, and Matthan fathered Jacob.
NET BibleEliud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,
New Heart English Bibleand Elihud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
Weymouth New TestamentEliud of Eleazar; Eleazar of Matthan; Matthan of Jacob; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,
World English BibleEliud became the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan. Matthan became the father of Jacob. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Eliud begot Eleazar, and Eleazar begot Matthan, and Matthan begot Jacob,
Berean Literal BibleAnd Eliud begat Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan, and Matthan begat Jacob,
Young's Literal Translation and Eliud begat Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan, and Matthan begat Jacob,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Elind begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Eliud begot Eleazar. And Eleazar begot Mathan. And Mathan begot Jacob.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd Eliud conceived Eleazar. And Eleazar conceived Matthan. And Matthan conceived Jacob.
New American BibleEliud the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,
New Revised Standard Versionand Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEliud begot Eleazar; Eleazar begot Matthan; Matthan begot Jacob;
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishEliud begot Eliazer, Eliazer begot Matthan, Matthan begot Yaqob. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentEliud begot Eleazar: Eleazar begot Matthan: Matthan begot Jacob:
Godbey New Testamentand Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
Haweis New Testamentand Eliud begat Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan, and Matthan begat Jacob,
Mace New TestamentEliud father of Eleazar, Eleazar father of Matthan, Matthan father of Jacob.
Weymouth New TestamentEliud of Eleazar; Eleazar of Matthan; Matthan of Jacob;
Worrell New Testamentand Eliud begat Eleazer; and Eleazer begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
Worsley New Testamentand Achim begat Eliud, and Eliud begat Eleazar, and Eleazar begat Matthan, and Matthan begat Jacob,
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Context The Genealogy of Jesus… 14Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. 15Eliudwas the father ofEleazar,Eleazarthe father ofMatthan,Matthanthe father ofJacob,16and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.…
Cross References Luke 3:23-38Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...
Matthew 1:1-14This 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, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...
Matthew 1:16-17and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. / In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.
Ruth 4:18-22Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ...
1 Chronicles 3:10-16Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, / Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, / Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, ...
1 Chronicles 2:10-15Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah. / Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. / Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. ...
2 Samuel 7:12-16And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...
Isaiah 11:1Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Genesis 49:10The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.
Numbers 24:17I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.
2 Kings 24:8-16Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father had done. / At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. ...
2 Kings 25:27-30On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. / And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. / So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. ...
Ezra 2:1-2Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:
Nehemiah 7:6-7These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:
Treasury of Scripture And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; Jump to Previous BegatEleazarElea'zarEliudEli'udJacobJump to Next BegatEleazarElea'zarEliudEli'udJacobMatthew 1 1.The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.18.He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.19.The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph,21.and declares the names and office of Jesus;25.Jesus is bornEliud was the father of EleazarThis phrase is part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, tracing His legal lineage through Joseph. Genealogies were crucial in Jewish culture for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling prophecies. Eliud and Eleazar are not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, indicating they were likely ordinary individuals. Their inclusion highlights God's use of everyday people in His divine plan. This lineage underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's descent from Abraham and David. Eleazar the father of Matthan
The genealogy continues with Eleazar fathering Matthan. The names in this genealogy reflect the Jewish tradition of naming children after ancestors or significant figures, often with meanings that reflect God's attributes or actions. Eleazar means "God has helped," which may signify divine assistance in the continuation of the lineage leading to the Messiah. This lineage emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant promises through generations. Matthan the father of Jacob
Matthan, as the father of Jacob, connects the genealogy to the immediate family of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. The name Jacob is significant in Jewish history, as it recalls the patriarch Jacob, later named Israel, whose twelve sons became the tribes of Israel. This connection reinforces the theme of Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. The genealogy serves to establish Jesus' legal right to the throne of David, fulfilling the messianic prophecies found in the Old Testament. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihudA descendant in the genealogy of Jesus, mentioned in the lineage that connects the Old Testament promises to the New Testament fulfillment in Christ. 2. EleazarAnother ancestor of Jesus, part of the genealogical record that establishes Jesus' legal right to the throne of David. 3. MatthanThe father of Jacob, continuing the line that leads to Joseph, the husband of Mary. 4. JacobThe father of Joseph, who is the earthly father of Jesus, emphasizing the legal and royal lineage of Jesus through Joseph. 5. Genealogy of JesusThis event or record is crucial as it connects Jesus to the promises made to Abraham and David, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyThe genealogy in Matthew establishes Jesus' rightful place in Jewish history and prophecy. It shows God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through generations. God's Sovereignty in HistoryThe lineage of Jesus demonstrates God's control over history, orchestrating events and people to bring about His divine plan of salvation. The Role of Ordinary PeopleMany names in Jesus' genealogy are not well-known, reminding us that God uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary purposes. Faithfulness Across GenerationsThe genealogy encourages believers to remain faithful, knowing that their lives are part of a larger account that God is weaving through time. Identity in ChristUnderstanding Jesus' genealogy helps believers find their identity in Christ, who fulfills the promises of God and invites us into His family. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Matthew 1:15?
2.How does Matthew 1:15 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises?
3.What role does genealogy play in understanding Jesus' rightful place as Messiah?
4.How can Matthew 1:15 inspire us to trust God's timing in our lives?
5.Connect Matthew 1:15 to Old Testament prophecies about Jesus' lineage.
6.How can we apply the lessons of heritage and legacy from Matthew 1:15?
7.How does Matthew 1:15 fit into the genealogy of Jesus?
8.Why is the genealogy in Matthew important for understanding Jesus' lineage?
9.What historical evidence supports the genealogy listed in Matthew 1:15?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 1?
11.In Hosea 11:1, how can 'Out of Egypt I called my son' refer to both Israel's exodus and Jesus in Matthew 2:15 without contradiction?
12.How many generations were there from the Babylonian exile until Christ? Matthew says fourteen (Matthew 1:17) But a careful count of the generations reveals only thirteen (see Matthew 1: 12-16)
13.Why does Jesus say divorce is only allowed for sexual immorality (Matthew 19:9), while Paul later allows for abandonment (1 Corinthians 7:15)?
14.Should enemies be loved or destroyed? (Matthew 5:44 vs. 1 Samuel 15:3)What Does Matthew 1:15 Mean Eliud was the father of Eleazar“Eliud was the father of Eleazar” (Matthew 1:15). • Matthew positions Eliud in the post-exilic list that begins with Jeconiah (Matthew 1:12-13). By recording each name without commentary, the Spirit is showing that every generation counts in God’s plan, even those who lived in obscurity after the Babylonian exile (compareHaggai 1:1;Zechariah 4:10). • This single line assures us that the covenant promises to Abraham and David (Genesis 12:3;2 Samuel 7:12-16) did not lapse during Israel’s lowest seasons. Isaiah foresaw “a shoot from the stump of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1); Eliud’s link to Eleazar is one more ring in that living stump. • Because Scripture is both accurate and literal, we can be certain that Eliud really passed physical life to Eleazar, anchoring Jesus’ legal lineage in verifiable history (Matthew 1:1).
Eleazar the father of Matthan“Eleazar the father of Matthan” (Matthew 1:15). • Eleazar’s name, tucked between exile and Messiah, reminds readers that God’s help never disappeared, even when the nation lacked a king (Jeremiah 29:10-14). • From Eleazar to Matthan we see the quiet rhythm of ordinary families who still belonged to extraordinary purpose. This mirrors the pattern inRuth 4:18-22, where God works through commonplace births to move redemptive history forward. • Their unnoticed decades fulfill the time Daniel foresaw between exile and the coming Anointed One (Daniel 9:25). Matthew’s record confirms that God kept every prophetic interval precisely.
Matthan the father of Jacob“Matthan the father of Jacob” (Matthew 1:15). • Matthan’s son Jacob becomes the grandfather of Jesus (Matthew 1:16), making this the final handoff before the generation of Joseph, Mary’s husband. The line is intact right up to the Incarnation (Galatians 4:4). • Jacob’s very name recalls the patriarch Jacob, whose family became Israel (Genesis 28:13-14). Matthew subtly links the nation’s founding to its Redeemer’s arrival, showing how God brings promises full circle (Luke 1:54-55). • The faithfulness that carried the line from Abraham to David, through exile, and into the modest home of Matthan and Jacob underscoresRomans 9:5—“from them is the Messiah, who is God over all.”
summaryMatthew 1:15 highlights three ordinary fathers—Eliud, Eleazar, and Matthan—quietly passing life to the next generation until Jacob, the father of Joseph, stands on history’s threshold. Each name is a testament to God’s uninterrupted covenant faithfulness, proving that even in seasons of exile, obscurity, and silence, the Lord actively preserves His promise to bring the Savior into the world. Verse 15. - Eleazar begat Matthan. St. Luke makes Matthat (or Hatthan; the names are from the same root, and in some texts are identical), to be the son of Levi. This is probably the actual fact. St. Luke seems to have traced the genealogy from Zerubbabel through a younger, son, St. Matthew through an elder. But the elder line failing, Matthan, the son of Levi, of the younger branch, becomes heir to, and is called son or, Eleazar, of the senior line. As the promise of the Messiah was to the house of David, and this was known to every Jew, we need not be surprised to find the families descended from that king preserving most careful records of every branch of the family.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek EliudἘλιοὺδ(Elioud)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1664:Eliud, son of Achim, and father of Eleazar. Of Hebrew origin; God of majesty; Eliud, an Israelite.was the father ofἐγέννησεν(egennēsen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080:From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.Eleazar,Ἐλεάζαρ(Eleazar)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1648:Eleazar, son of Eliud, and father of Matthan. Of Hebrew origin; Eleazar, an Israelite.EleazarἘλεάζαρ(Eleazar)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1648:Eleazar, son of Eliud, and father of Matthan. Of Hebrew origin; Eleazar, an Israelite.the father ofἐγέννησεν(egennēsen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080:From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.Matthan,Ματθάν(Matthan)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3157:Matthan. Of Hebrew origin; Matthan, an Israelite.MatthanΜατθὰν(Matthan)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3157:Matthan. Of Hebrew origin; Matthan, an Israelite.the father ofἐγέννησεν(egennēsen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080:From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.Jacob,Ἰακώβ(Iakōb)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2384:Of Hebrew origin; Jacob, the progenitor of the Israelites.
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