What lies behind Joseph’s act of naming the child “Jesus”?
Matthew (Matthieu) 1:25 (ESV)
25but knew her not until she had given birth to a son.And he called his name Jesus.
In naming the child “Jesus,” Joseph made a statement of faith. That is, he repeated after God the very word of salvation: “Jesus. This child is Jesus. He will be our Saviour, our Redeemer.” God used Joseph to put Christ in the centre.
25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.