Of the 120 references to the old testament in the apocalypse, 53 can be considered quotations and the rest are allusions. This online bible study is free to all registered users. Many modern scholars would argue that matthew also interprets. Quotations from the old testament in the new testament. Every book of the old testament is quoted except obadiah, nahum, zephaniah, and esther. For the first time we are given a continuous exegetical reading of the way each new testament book quotes, alludes to, and evokes the old testament scriptures. On the one hand, the editorially inserted fulfilment quotations with their peculiar textual form may be expected to represent matthews biblical text. If matthew borrows quotations from his sources, he does not adjust them to the lxx but he simply copies them or edits them in his usual way.
Some believe that matthews gospel is the most jewish of the four new testament gospels, mainly because it contains more old testament references than any other gospel. After jesus was born in bethlehem in judea, during the time of king herod. It has been estimated that matthew s gospel contains about a hundred references to the hebrew scriptures. Ma tihews use of the old testament by norman hillyer this paper, on some aspects of matthews use of the old testament, was prepared for a new testament study group at tyndale house, cambridge. Matthew was written specifically for jews, who believe in the old testament. Enjoy this selection of powerful verses from the book of matthew. Through a close reading of many of these texts well. Even though jesus is presented as king in this book, matthew also shows how jesus was rejected by the jews. Jun, 2017 from the beginning, matthew paints a picture of jesus as an undeniably jewish man, descending directly from abrahampatriarch of the jews matthew 1. Use a bible that has footnotes and cross references to the old testament. Quotations from the old testament in the new testament lists the number of times.
On the whole, this revised septuagint seems to have been matthew s bible. Matthew 14 niv john the baptist beheaded bible gateway. The books of the old testament contain many passages about the messiah all prophecies jesus christ fulfilled. Matthew s emphasis on the old testament preparation for the gospel makes it. Matthew recorded many of jesus miracles, sermons, and words so that today we can know what matthew knew that god loves us and jesus saves. Now herod had arrested john and bound him and put him in prison because of herodias, his brother philips wife, for john had been saying to him. The collegeville bible commentary old testament, liturgical press, 1992. John the baptist beheaded at that time herod the tetrarch heard the reports about jesus, and he said to his attendants, this is john the baptist. Nov 25, 20 however, there is a more organic and fundamental reason for beginning with matthew.
Matthew quotes more than 60 times from prophetic passages of the old testament, demonstrating how jesus fulfilled them. Many modern scholars would argue that matthew also interprets the old testament. The book is also packed with allusions to the old testamentwhich a. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three. Because matthews purpose is to present jesus christ as the king and messiah of israel, he quotes from the old testament more than any of the other three gospel writers. Matthew begins with an old testament genealogy that makes sense only to those who are familiar with the people and events to which it refers 1. Many of the references in the following table are direct quotations, while some are paraphrases or close allusions to older scriptural texts.
Matthew makes about 20 specific references to old testament messianic prophecies in relationship to jesus. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed. Readers of the new testament often encounter quotes or allusions to the old testament that may be unfamiliar or obscure. About 340,000 cross references identify commonalities between different parts of the biblechains of similar themes, words, events, or people. He also quotes the old testament far more than any of the other gospels. An exploration of old testament quotations, allusions, and echoes occurring from matthew through revelation this really is a new sort of commentary. The chapter contains five references to the old testament, a greater density than anywhere else in the new testament. Quotations from the old testament catholic resources. New testament references to old testament scriptures. Commentary on the new testament use of the old testament.
What type of old testament text did matthew use as editor of his gospel. It serves as a natural bridge from the old testament. Old testament in the new testament, the bakers evangelical. In the new testament, we find references to jesus birth in bethlehem. Blomberg, writing in the commentary on the new testament use of the old testament, writes. The book of revelation contains the most references to verses in the hebrew scriptures.
Does god himself view matthew through john as books of the new testament christendoms view or does he see them as books of the old testament. Find quotations from the old testament in the new testament. The book of luke references material from at least 31 books. Matthew 24 is the twentyfourth chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament of the christian bible. The answer to this question depends somewhat on the definition of quoted, but we can draw some highlevel conclusions. If it is to be of faith, it is to be founded on gods word. Look up the references and consider the larger context. The general thrust of matthew s gospel record is to establish, on behalf of the hebrews, that jesus of nazareth is the promised messiah of old testament scripture. According to dates given in the text, ezekiel received his prophetic call in the fifth year of the first deportation to babylonia 592 bc and was active until about 570 bc. Matthew 2 the magi visit the messiah after bible gateway. Sometimes the new testament follows the hebrew text.
Through a close reading of many of these texts well explore how the old testament forms an implicit narrative that is essential to understanding matthews meaning and message. Below is a list of the majority, though not all, of the old testament references found within the first five books of the new testament. However, the absence of any quotations of these books does not speak against their canonicity. Matthew s dominance is also confirmed by commentators. In which one of the four gospels is the old testament. These old testament prophecies and promises point to the powerful truth of jesus being the awaited messiah. Although familiar with phrases from the greek old testament, he could have learned them from. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. It tells how israels messiah, rejected and executed in israel, pronounces judgement on israel and its leaders and becomes the salvation of the gentiles. But he also seems to be making some implicit references as well.
Mar 17, 2017 the gospel of matthew mainly differs from the other gospels due to its heavily jewish perspective. Pentecost gives the number at 885, a few of the allusions given by bagsters bible being disputed. He spends a great deal of time pointing out references from the torah present in jesus teachings. How often is the old testament quoted or referenced both in the gospels and the book of acts. This is the holy book of matthew, known as the gospel according to saint matthew. Matthew is the first of the four gospel writings, yet there is only one gospel about jesus christ and there are four different writers. It has been estimated that matthews gospel contains about a hundred references to the hebrew scriptures. Matthew 2 new international version niv the magi visit the messiah. Re are some 65 references to ot in the gospel of matthew,l including 43 verbal citations, noticeably more than in the other. Some contemporary evangelical scholars suggest that matthews use of the old testament is like to the way rabbis of that period used it. Cross references to the standard works of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Are matthew through john old testament or new testament.
The holy bible book 40 matthew kjv dramatized audio. This data draws primarily from publicdomain sources, especially the treasury of scripture knowledge, which provides most of the data. Introductionsome contemporary evangelical scholars suggest that matthew s use of the old testament is like to the way rabbis of that period used it. From start to finish, the new testament contains quotations, references, allusions and paraphrases of the old testament. This summary of the gospel of matthew provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the gospel of matthew. Which gospel contains the most references to the old. Some ot quotations in matthew are closer to the septuagint ancient greek translation of the ot than to the hebrew bible which is the basis of. They have been organized by the three divisions of the old testament. These commentaries are based on the new american bible and follow the catholic arrangement of old testament books. Johns gospel references 26 books, acts refers to 25 distinct writings and the book of mark mentions material found in 24 old testament books. These old testament prophecies and promises point to. Parallel passages in new testament quoted from old.
This article lists many references to the old testament found on the lips of jesus in the gospels. Corresponding crossreferences the new testament writers frequently quote from the. The torah is foundational to judaism, and jesus quoted it often. The following is a list of such references, but it makes no claim to being exhaustive or complete. Carson have brought together a distinguished team of scholars to isolate, catalog, and comment on both the obvious old testament quotations and the more subtle allusions found in the new testament. The close connection between the old and new testament is shown by the number of times the old testament is quoted in the new testament.
Due to matthews personal jewish background, there are over 50 old testament references used throughout 28 chapters. Some scholars see in this a deliberate plan to create a parallel to the first five books of the old testament. There are more than 60 old testament references in the book of matthew. Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of god romans 10. The gospel of matthew occupies first place in all extant witnesses to the text of the four gospels and in all early lists of the canonical books of the new testament r. Matthews frequent interjections and references to the old testament.
The following list includes around one thousand new testament quotations or allusions of old testament scriptures. Old testament quotations in matthews gospel catholic resources. Matthew the first of the four gospels, and the first book of the new testament. The gospels are found in the holy bible at the beginning of the new testament, marking the transition from the old to the new. The gospel of matthew serves as bridge to old testament our.
Quotations from the old testament in the new testament gospel of matthew. Matthew, tyndale new testament commentary, page 11. Schweizer sees the chapter as being divided into five subsections, each ending with an old testament quotation. Ezranehemiah, esther, ecclesiastes, and the song of solomon. Thus the new testament signals at the start an engagement with the old testament that touches every page and. Torah five books of moses, prophets or neviim, and writings or ketuvim. The following list includes around one thousand new testament quotations or allusions of old. The new testament proclaims its indebtedness to the old testament on the very first page. The book of matthew is believed to have been written by matthew the disciple, also known by most other biblical references as levi. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. With regard to references to the life of jesus in the old testament, the following passages are among the most noteworthy. Lets look at how matthew proves jesus is the messiah.
We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. The general thrust of matthews gospel record is to establish, on behalf of the hebrews, that jesus of nazareth is the promised messiah of old testament scripture. A summary of the gospel according to matthew matthew in s bible. The gospel according to matthew matthew sparknotes. Old testament references in the book of revelation by. The list contains not only the direct or indirect citations, but also the allusions which are particularly worthy of attention. Jesus references to old testament scriptures, by rich robinson.
Although the first gospel is anonymous, the early church fathers were unanimous in holding that matthew, one of the 12 apostles, was its author. The close connection between the old and new testament is shown by the number of times. The gospel according to matthew is the first book of the new testament and one of the three synoptic gospels. Ma tihews use of the old testament by norman hillyer this paper, on some aspects of matthew s use of the old testament, was prepared for a new testament study group at tyndale house, cambridge. Luke quotes from the old testament scriptures some 30 times in the 24 chapters of his book. The word gospel means good news, and the good news is about jesus. Mar 12, 2012 the book of matthew is believed to have been written by matthew the disciple, also known by most other biblical references as levi.
The author of matthew uses them to try and demonstrate that jesus matches the predictions of the prophets. Matthew makes more than 100 old testament references, ranging from direct quotes to subtle allusions. For instance, the crucifixion of jesus was foretold in psalm 22. There is only one quotation from the song of solomon.
Pentecost the number of the old testament quotations and allusions in each new testament book is as follows. It also contained five collections of teachings regarding jesus commandments. Matthew 14 new international version niv john the baptist beheaded. T part v includes quotes from revelation found in genesis, exodus, numbers, psalms, isaiah, ezekiel, daniel, joel. Among the gospels, it references the old testament the most, and situates the person and mission of jesus most explicitly in their hebrew. Old testament about 40 of these are actual quotations of passages.
Aug 03, 2016 satans threefold temptation of jesus to turn stones to bread, to throw himself off the temple, to worship satan to disobey gods commands, twisting scripture, misquoting ps 91. For example, the qumran community contemporized the old testament a. The gospel of matthew mainly differs from the other gospels due to its heavily jewish perspective. Among the gospels, it references the old testament the most, and situates the person and mission of jesus most explicitly in their hebrew lineage. Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. No matter how you count it, however, matthew is the clear winner, given blbs definition of citations and allusions. The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelists community and the other jews, particularly with its sharp. The first book of the english bible that most of us read from is the gospel of matthew.
How many old testament references are in matthew answers. The new testament cites all the old testament books with four exceptions all old testament books are quoted as authoritative works by the new testament writers with four exceptions. Jesus references to old testament scriptures jews for jesus. The book is also packed with allusions to the old testamentwhich a gentile audience wouldnt notice or care aboutand matthew frequently calls out the connections between jesus. Out of all the gospel accounts, matthews was by far the most jewishcentered book. In a wide sense, trudinger concludes that the author of the apocalypse takes his information primarily from semitic sources. It commences the olivet discourse or little apocalypse spoken by jesus christ, which continues into chapter 25, and contains jesus prediction of the destruction of the temple in jerusalem. The gospel according to matthew consequently emphasizes christs fulfillment of old testament prophecies 5. Gundry, robert 1967 the use of the old testament in st. On the other hand, the remaining ot quotations are mainly septuagintal, and it is often assumed that matthew reinforced the septuagintal character of the quotations which. A collection of sectionbysection explanations of each book of the old testament.
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