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Matthew 1:15

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 1:15 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Matthew 1:15 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Matthew 1:15 — KJV

“And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;”

— Matthew 1:15 (KJV)

Matthew 1:15 in Context — About the Book of Matthew

Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.

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Cross-References for Matthew 1:15

“Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,”

Shares key themes with Matthew 1:15: begat, eleazar

“And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.”

Shares key themes with Matthew 1:15: begat, jacob

“Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;”

Shares key themes with Matthew 1:15: begat, jacob

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey