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Matthew 1:25

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1:25but did not have marital relations24 with her until she gave birth to a son, whom he named25 Jesus.

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  1. 24 Or “did not have sexual relations”; Grk “was not knowing her.” The verb “know” (in both Hebrew and Greek) is a frequent biblical euphemism for sexual relations. However, a translation like “did not have sexual relations with her” is too graphic in light of the popularity and wide use of Matthew’s infancy narrative. Thus the somewhat more subdued but still clear “did not have marital relations” was selected.
  2. 25 Grk “and he called his name Jesus.” The coordinate clause has been translated as a relative clause in English for stylistic reasons.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

but did not have sexual relations with her until she gave birth to a son. And he named him Jesus.

NLTNew Living Translation

But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

and did not have sexual relations with her until she gave birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.

KJV 1900King James Version

And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.