Matthew 1:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 1:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 1:3 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 1:3 — KJV
“And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;”
— Matthew 1:3 (KJV)
Matthew 1:3 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.
Cross-References for Matthew 1:3
“Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda,”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:3: phares, esrom, aram
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