if it was, how come there's so many years between jacob and jesus?
2007-01-30 13:40:53 · 4 answers · asked by omygosh 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nope. Two different Josephs.
In Matthew Joseph’s genealogy is given, notice that it says “Jacob begat Joseph”.
Matt.1:16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
In Luke Mary’s genealogy is given.
Luk 3:23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
The words “was supposed” (nomizo) in Greek means “as reckoned by law”. Joseph was Heli’s son in law and “begat” is not used.
Mary’s Father Heli’s genealogy is of Judah or the king line.
Mary’s mothers’ name is not given but we have some clues as to her lineage.
Luke 1:5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
Elisabeth was of the daughters of Aaron or Levite.
Luke 1:36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
The word “cousin” (suggenes) in Greek means “kinswomen”.
Mary’s mother’s genealogy is of Levi or levetical priest line.
Hence Jesus Christ is our King and high priest.
Heb.5:10 Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.
Psa.110:4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Melchizedek (malkiy-tsedeq) in Hebrew means “King of Righteousness”.
Wayne Murray
2007-01-30 13:46:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, Joseph who was the son of Jacob died in Egypt many, many years before Jesus was born. Oh, Joseph was Jesus' step dad, God is His father.
2007-01-30 13:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by the pink baker 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No. Jacob (Ayub) and his son Joseph (Yusuf) lived during the time of the Pharaohs and Ancient Egypt, possibly during the Old or Middle Kingdom dynasties.
Jesus (Isa) lived during the time of the Romans.
2007-01-30 13:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
How could Joseph has fathered Jesus? Jesus is supposed to be the son of God.
2007-01-30 13:45:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋