Matthew 1:24-25
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[24] Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself; [25] and didn't know her sexually until she had brought forth her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.
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Get a full Reformed explanation of this passageBabylon was the ancient Mesopotamian imperial city to which Judah’s people were exiled after Jerusalem’s fall. Though not named directly in these verses, its mention in Matthew’s genealogy highlights Israel’s exile and restoration, framing Jesus’ birth as the fulfillment of God’s covenant purposes.
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Matthew 1:24-25 mentions Babylon.
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