To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
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Gill's Exposition
To a virgin,.... A pure virgin, that never knew man; see Gill on Luk 1:34 and yet
espoused to a man whose name was Joseph; but they were not come together, nor had he taken her for his wife, and…
Barnes' Notes
To a virgin espoused ... - See the notes at Mat 1:18-19. Compare the notes at Isa 7:14. House of David - Family of David, or descendants of David.
Adam Clarke
To a virgin espoused, etc. - See on Mat 1:18, Mat 1:23 (note). The reflections of pious father Quesnel on this subject are worthy of serious regard. At length the moment is come which is to give a son…
We have here notice given us of all that it was fit we should know concerning the incarnation and conception of our blessed Saviour, six months after the conception of John. The same angel, Gabriel,…
Cambridge Bible
espoused Rather, betrothed. The betrothal, which is in the East a ceremony of the deepest importance, usually took place a year before the marriage.
Joseph, of the house of David We are nowhere told…
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