Verse 20
he thought: i.e. pondered about or contemplated this step. This was Satan's assault, as he had assaulted Abraham before (Genesis 12:11-13 ). See App-23 .
these things. The two courses open to him in Matthew 1:19 .
the angel of the LORD. The first of three appearances to Joseph in these chapters, p. 1308 (Matthew 1:20 , Matthew 1:24 ; Matthew 2:13 , Matthew 2:19 ).
angel = messenger. The context must always show whether human or Divine.
the LORD = Jehovah. No Art. See App-98 .
appeared. Greek. phaino. See App-105 .
a dream. Greek. onar. Occurs only in Matt, (here; Matthew 2:12 , Matthew 2:13 , Matthew 2:19 , Matthew 2:22 ; and Matthew 27:19 ). Only six dreams mentioned in N.T. To Joseph (Matthew 1:20 ; Matthew 2:13 , Matthew 2:19 , Matthew 2:22 ); to the wise men (Matthew 2:12 ); and to Pilate's wife (Matthew 27:19 ).
fear not = Be not afraid. This shows bis condition of mind.
conceived = begotten. Greek. gennao, as in verses: Matthew 1:2 , Matthew 1:16 , Matthew 1:18 .
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