It cant mean that Joseph didnt know who Mary was because they were engaged to be married. So what could it mean? Could it mean that Joseph waited to "know" Mary until she gave birth to Jesus? I believe it is saying that Joseph waited to have sexual intercourse with Mary until she had given birth to Jesus. So according to Matthew, sometime after Mary gave birth to Jesus, is when Joseph got together with his wife Mary in order to consumate their marriage. Which means, plain and simply, that Mary and Jospeph had sex. Which means Mary didnt remain a virgin as certain religions teach. It is foolish to think that Mary, being the good wife she was, would be so inconsiderate of her husbands needs as to not allow him the priveledge to engage in the bonds of holy matrimony with his beloved wife. Jospeh did the right thing by waiting until Mary had given birth before he went in to his bride to consumate the marriage vows. How long do most wives make their husbands wait after they give birth?
2007-05-02
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