04-18-2015, 08:40 PM
Yes, it seems more of a title here than just a generic term, as I always read it before, and thus it seems to be conveying a deeper truth rather than just stating a natural fact. She didn't just give birth to a first-born son, but, The First-Born of all creation (Colossians 1:15, same word), who is God manifested in the flesh, The Word who was begotten/brought forth from The Father before the creation of all things.
Matthew (Etheridge) 1:25 "and knew her not until she had given birth to her son, the firstborn; and she called his name Jeshu."
The Peshitta text continues to amaze me.
Matthew (Etheridge) 1:25 "and knew her not until she had given birth to her son, the firstborn; and she called his name Jeshu."
The Peshitta text continues to amaze me.