by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
This record is the canonical lead variation unit for the flagship dossier. Detailed readings and evidence must be populated from the recovered series and exact sources before publication.
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
The received Greek uses γέννησις, “birth.” The critical text uses γένεσις, a broader word for origin, coming-to-be, or genesis. Only one Greek letter separates them. “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise.” — Matthew 1:18 Both lead into the conception and...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
“Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.” — Matthew 1:16 Matthew’s repeated formula stops at Joseph. He does not write, “Joseph begat Jesus.” He calls Joseph Mary’s husband and says that Jesus was born of whom—a feminine...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
“And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon.” — Matthew 1:11 Josiah did not directly father Jeconiah. Jehoiakim stands between them in the Old Testament history. Some manuscripts therefore add a line: Josiah begat...
by Chris Thomas | Jul 22, 2026
“And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.” — Matthew 1:25 The Textus Receptus says Mary bore her firstborn son. The critical text reads more briefly, “she bore a son.” Between those forms stand manuscripts that keep...
