Matthew 1:22

"She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”"

Key Reflection

This verse underscores that Jesus's mission is salvific, indicating he will be named "Jesus," which means "Yahweh saves." Through this name and mission, he is destined to deliver God’s people from the bondage of sin, fulfilling the ancient prophetic promises found in texts like Isaiah 7:14-15.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 22, 23. The prophecy here quoted is recorded in Isa 7:14. It was delivered about 740 years before Christ, in the reign of Ahaz, king of Judah. The land of Judea was threatened with an invasion by the united armies of Syria and Israel, under the command of Rezin and Pekah. Ahaz was alarmed, and seems to have contemplated calling in aid from Assyria to defend him. Isaiah was directed in his consternation to go to Ahaz, and tell him to ask a sign from God, (Is 7:10,11); that is, to look to God rather than to Assyria for aid. This he refused to do.

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