Matthew 1:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

bring forth. Not the same word as in verses: Matthew 1:1; Matthew 1:2; Matthew 1:16; Matthew 1:20. Greek. tiklo. Not "of thee" as in Luke 1:35, because not Joseph's son.

His name. Figure of speech Pleonasm. App-6. Him.

JESUS. For this type see App-48. The same as the Hebrew Hoshea (Numbers 13:16) with Jah prefixed. God [our] Saviour, or God Who [is] salvation. Compare Luke 2:21. See App-98.

he. He, and none other, or He is the One Who (emph.)

sins. Greek. hamartia. See App-128.

Matthew 1:21

21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:c for he shall save his people from their sins.