How many generations before Christ? - Bible Contradiction #2

Join us at: http://www.inspiringphilosophy.org To help support this ministry click here: http://www.patreon.com/inspiringphilosophy Matthew records there are 42 generations from Abraham to Christ. However, a reading through the Old Testament indicates there are over 45 generations from Abraham to Christ. This video resolves this supposed issue. Sources: http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/documents/Matthew's%20Genealogy%20of%20Jesus%20of%20Nazareth.htm http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/documents/the%20significance%20of%20numbers%20in%20scripture.htm http://www.biblestudy.org/bibleref/meaning-of-numbers-in-bible/introduction.html http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1086220/number-symbolism http://jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/11619-numbers-and-numerals http://www.astrovera.com/articles/35-numerology/104-biblical-numerology.html Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture - David deSilva *If you are caught excessively commenting, being disrespectful, insulting, or derailing then your comments will be removed. If you do not like it you can watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn0Hq-sy3Wg&feature=plcp "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."