The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:23

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Behold, a virgin (the virgin, Revised Version) shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son. The difficulty of this quotation from Isaiah 7:14 is well known.

(b) the promise was no real sign to Ahaz, and

(c) the context of the promise (according to which Rezin and Pekah were to perish in the lad's early childhood, Isaiah 7:15, Isaiah 7:16) has no apparent reference to the promise itself.

And they shall call. Men generally, in virtue of his true nature. His name Emmanuel (Revised Version. Immanuel, as Isaiah 7:14), which being interpreted is, God with us. St. Matthew emphasizes the interpretation in order to, bring out the fact that this Son, now to be born to Joseph, shall not only be Jesus, Saviour, but also God with us; he is the manifestation of God in our midst. The thought is parallel to that of John 1:14.

Matthew 1:24, Matthew 1:25

Joseph's threefold obedience—taking Mary, not consummating the marriage, naming the child in faith.

More for Matthew 1:23

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:1-25Matthew 1:1-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION Matthew Henry on Matthew 1:18-25Matthew 1:18-25 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryLet us look to the circumstances under which the Son of God entered into this lower world, till we learn to despise the vain honours of this world, when compared with piety and holiness. The mystery of Christ's becoming…The Birth of ChristMatthew 1:18-25 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE BIRTH OF CHRIST. The mystery of Christ's incarnation is to be adored, not pried into. If we know not the way of the Spirit in the formation of common persons, nor how the bones are formed in the womb of any one that…The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25Matthew 1:18-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryNativity of our Lord. I. SUPERNATURAL ORIGIN OF THE HUMAN NATURE OF OUR LORD. He who came to be a new Head and Source of life to humanity could scarcely be the product of the old stock. All other men have sprung from Ad…The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25Matthew 1:18-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryJoseph's testimony. After giving the genealogy of Jesus, the evangelist proceeds to furnish important particulars of the history of his generation and birth. In these he brings out prominently the notable testimony of J…The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25Matthew 1:18-25 · The Pulpit CommentaryJESUS THE CHRIST BY DIVINE ORIGIN. Recorded by Matthew only. The frequent similarity of language found in Luke 1:26-35 (vide 'Synopticon') is probably due to the fact that Joseph and Mary not unnaturally fell into the w…

commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:1-25EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryMatthew Henry on Matthew 1:18-25Let us look to the circumstances under which the Son of God entered into this lower world, till we learn to despise the vain honours of this world, when compared with piety and holiness. The mystery of Christ's becoming…Matthew Henry commentaryThe Birth of ChristTHE BIRTH OF CHRIST. The mystery of Christ's incarnation is to be adored, not pried into. If we know not the way of the Spirit in the formation of common persons, nor how the bones are formed in the womb of any one that…Matthew Henry commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25Joseph's testimony. After giving the genealogy of Jesus, the evangelist proceeds to furnish important particulars of the history of his generation and birth. In these he brings out prominently the notable testimony of J…Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25JESUS THE CHRIST BY DIVINE ORIGIN. Recorded by Matthew only. The frequent similarity of language found in Luke 1:26-35 (vide 'Synopticon') is probably due to the fact that Joseph and Mary not unnaturally fell into the w…Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25The birth of Jesus Christ. I. THE DISTRESS OF MARY. 1. She was betrothed to Joseph. They had loved one another with a pure and holy love; now they were betrothed. The tie of betrothal was in the eyes of the Jews as sacr…Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25Nativity of our Lord. I. SUPERNATURAL ORIGIN OF THE HUMAN NATURE OF OUR LORD. He who came to be a new Head and Source of life to humanity could scarcely be the product of the old stock. All other men have sprung from Ad…Joseph S. Exell and contributors commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 1:23Immanuel. There is some obscurity as to the primary intention of these words as they appear in the narrative of Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14); but the fitness of their application to Christ, now that he has come to fill in their…Joseph S. Exell and contributors