Evidently, Matthew was referring to Isaiah’s prophecy that called the Messiah “a sprout ” out of Jesse, meaning that the Messiah would be a descendant of Jesse, father of King David.
Ilmselt viitas Matteus Jesaja prohvetiennustusele, kus Messiat nimetatakse Iisai „võsuks ”, mis tähendab seda, et Messias pidi olema Iisai, kuningas Taaveti isa järeltulija.