Matthew 1:25and didn't know her sexually until she had brought forth her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.
The setting
Nazareth, Israel, ~4 BC. A young couple in their small home, holding their newborn son who would change everything...
The emotion here: careful precision in recording miraculous events
The original word
ginosko (ἐγίνωσκεν) — intimate knowledge, used for sexual union in Hebrew tradition
Why it matters
Jewish marriages had two phases: betrothal (legally binding) and consummation (living together)
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 1:25
This verse confirms both Jesus' virgin birth AND that Joseph and Mary had normal marital relations afterward
Common misconceptionSome think Mary remained a virgin her whole life, but 'until' indicates normal marriage resumed after Jesus' birth, and Jesus had siblings mentioned elsewhere.
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Bible Genome reading
Matthew 1:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 1:25 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Matthew. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include virgin birth, naming, birth. Notable phrases: didn't know her sexually; named him Jesus.
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