Importance Of Genealogy In The Son Of Jesus

From v. 1, Βίβλος γενέσεως has been translated as “the book of origin (γενέσις – origin)” which is related directly to the word συντελείας (end) in Matt 28:205. It could be also literally translated as “the book of genesis.” And the meanings of genesis in Greek could be also translated into birth or genealogical6. This verse contains three statuses of Jesus which are, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ (Jesus the Christ or the Messiah), υἱοῦ Δαυὶδ (a son of David) and υἱοῦ Ἀβραάμ (a son of Abraham). The majority of scholars suggest that the genealogical title “Son of David” refers to a messianic title while “Son of Abraham” refers to the heir of Abraham, the person that Adonai made covenant with in Gen 127. Genealogy is important for Jewish people as it always present in the OT. So, there is the possibility of its significant in the NT too. Especially in Matt 1:1-17, it is interesting to study the theological point of Matthew to place this genealogy of Jesus at the beginning of his gospel. Three main purposes of genealogy in the OT are; to define the person's identity, to support the status of particular person and to support the personality of particular person that is reflecting to the

Ruth was not a Jews but she was a Moabite. And Bathsheba, she was the sign to remind all people for David's cruelty when he committed sins due to his sexual desired. They were the prostitute, sinners, non-Jews or liars but they were included in this holy genealogy of Jesus by Matthew22. Scholars suggest that Matthew intended to include four women in the genealogy because he wanted the reader to believe that Jesus has come for the sinners and the Gentiles. Because his ancestors were not perfect, they were the sinners, Jews and non-Jews too. Additionally, he also used this information to support Mary, the one who was pregnant by the Holy Spirit. He pointed out to the readers that God uses different people in different ways for his