In view of God’s promises made to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, and King David ​ — Mary’s forefathers — ​ the child born would have to be their genuine descendant.
Arvestades Jumala antud tõotusi Aabrahamile, Iisakile, Jaakobile, Juudale ja kuningas Taavetile – Maarja esivanematele –, pidi see laps olema nende lihane järeltulija.