Matthew 1:20
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But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, don't be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
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Get a full Reformed explanation of this passageBabylon was the major Mesopotamian city and empire that conquered Judah and carried many Jews into exile in the sixth century BC. Though not named directly in verse 20, its mention in Matthew’s genealogy highlights Israel’s judgment and restoration leading to Jesus, the promised Davidic Messiah.
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Matthew 1:20 mentions Babylon.
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