Matthew 1:17 – Fourteen generations

“So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations” –  Matthew 1:17

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This is Matthew recounting this history of Jesus genealogy and while it may read a little like a textbook, Matthew’s telling us exactly where Jesus comes from in his family lineage, to better cast a light on His (Jesus) divinity. He’s not only from Abraham’s line, the father of the Jewish nation, He’s also from the Davidic line; David’s family showing that he is Isreal’s