Matthew 1:16

Amplified Bible

¹⁶Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by ^[a]whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah (Christ).

Matthew 1:16 The Greek singular feminine pronoun hes, translated “whom,” shows that Jesus was born of Mary alone, without Joseph’s participation; however, Jesus was considered Joseph’s legal son and heir. Accordingly, Matthew’s genealogy confirms Jesus as a legitimate descendant of David.