Matthew 1:24

Joseph [May he add] arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of MarYah [Master Yahweh] commanded him, and took his wife to himself;

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In The King James Version

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

In Context

23“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, 2 and shall give birth to a son. 1 They shall call his name 'Immanu El [God is with us];” + 1:23. Quoted from Is 7:14 2 which is, being interpreted, “God with us.”

25and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Yeshua [Salvation].

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Cross References

Genesis 6:22Thus Noah [Rest] did. He did all that God enjoined him.

Genesis 22:2He said, “Now take your son, your only son, whom you 'ahavta ·affectionately love·, even Isaac [Laughter], and go into the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains which I will tell you of.”

Exodus 40:19He spread the covering over the tent, and put the roof of the tabernacle above on it, as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out].

Exodus 40:27and he burned incense of sweet spices on it, as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out]. (LY:7)

John 15:14You are my friends, if you do whatever I enjoin you.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 1:19-25

The Birth of Christ. 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is… Read the whole commentary →

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