Matthew 1:18 — Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been bet… — AMP | maBible

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18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by [the power of] the Holy Spirit.

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The first stage of marriage (called shiddukin in Hebrew) in Jewish tradition and law, usually lasting for a year before the wedding night; unlike an engagement, it was legally binding and required a divorce to nullify it. The woman remained with her parents during the betrothal year and was referre…

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Author: Matthieu · Written: Entre 80 et 90 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Jean-Baptiste, Pierre, Marie, Joseph, père de Jésus, Les trois mages, Hérode, Matthieu

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