Matthew 1:5
Matthew 1:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;”
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Read Full Chapter →Rahab and Ruth, two women who came in from outside Israel, are named in the royal line.
What Does Matthew 1:5 Mean?
Here the record names two more women, Rahab and Ruth. Both came from outside Israel, yet both were drawn into the people of God and into the very lineage of the coming King.
Their inclusion speaks of a mercy wider than bloodline or birth. Ruth's loyalty and Rahab's faith show that the family of the Messiah was never meant to be closed off, but open to all who would take refuge under the wings of the God of Israel.
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What does Matthew 1:5 mean?
Rahab and Ruth, two women who came in from outside Israel, are named in the royal line.