Matthew 1

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

16 Ref and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

16 Ref and Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was begotten Jesus, who is named Christ.

World English Bible (WEB)

16 Ref Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus{"Jesus" is a Greek variant of the Jewish name "Yehoshua," which means "Yah saves." "Jesus" is also the masculine form of "Yeshu'ah," which means "Salvation."}, who is called Christ.

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