Matthew 1:17

Updated: June 3, 2025
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So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.
World English Bible (WEB)
So{G3767} all{G3956} the generations{G1074} from{G575} Abraham{G11} to{G2193} David{G1138} are fourteen{G1180} generations{G1074}; and{G2532} from{G575} David{G1138} until{G2193} the carrying away{G3350} into Babylon{G897} are fourteen{G1180} generations{G1074}; and{G2532} from{G575} the carrying away{G3350} into Babylon{G897} unto{G2193} Christ{G5547} are fourteen{G1180} generations{G1074}.
KJV with Strongs
Therefore all the generations from Avraham until David are fourteen generations, and from David until the exile to Bavel fourteen generations, and from the exile to Bavel until the Mashiach fourteen generations*.
The F.O.G
This remarkable family line spans three major chapters of God's story: fourteen generations from Abraham to King David, fourteen more from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah. Each period shaped by God's faithful guidance toward His ultimate purpose.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
All the generations, therefore, from Abraham unto David are fourteen generations, and from David unto the Babylonian removal fourteen generations, and from the Babylonian removal unto the Christ, fourteen generations.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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