2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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This continues to tell about the events leading up to the birth of Jesus.
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## appeared ##
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an angel came suddenly to Joseph
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## son of David ##
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In this case, the expression "son of" means "descendant of." David was not Joseph's father, but David was Joseph's ancestor.
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## the one who is conceived in her is conceived by the Holy Spirit ##
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"the Holy Spirit conceived the baby with whom Mary is pregnant." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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## She will give birth to a son ##
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Because God sent the angel, the angel knew the baby was a boy.
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## you will call his name ##
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This is a command: "call his name" or "give him the name" or "name him"
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## he will save his people ##
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"his people" refers to the Jews
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