16Jacob fathered Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the 1:16 From Gr Christos, which means Messiah (Heb for Anointed One)Messiah.
16Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by 1:16 The Greek singular feminine pronoun hes, translated “whom,” shows that Jesus was born of Mary alone, without Joseph’s participation; however, Jesus was considered Joseph’s legal son and heir. Accordingly, Matthew’s genealogy confirms Jesus as a legitimate descendant of David.whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah (Christ).