Matthew 1:19

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 1:19

BSB

Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly.

AKJV

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privately.

CPDV

Then Joseph, her husband, since he was just and was not willing to hand her over, preferred to send her away secretly.

ERV

And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

NHEB

And Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.

SMT

And Joseph her husband being just, and not willing to expose her to disgrace, wished to let her go in secret.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 1:19

ThenG1161Conjunction JosephG2501Noun Masculine herG846 husbandG435Noun Masculine beingG5607VerbajustG1342AdjectivemanandG2532Conjunction notG3361 willingG2309VerbtomakeG3856Verb herG846apublickexampleG3856VerbwasmindedG1014VerbtoputG630Verb herG846 awayG630Verb privilyG2977Adverb

Commentary for Matthew 1:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 1:19

Summary

Joseph's compassionate response to situation

Event

Joseph considers private separation

Estimated Time Period

c. 6 BC