"God became man that man may become God." — Neville Goddard
This article traces the genealogy of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 1:1–17, pairing each ancestor’s Hebrew name meaning (per Strong’s Concordance) with a concise Neville Law of Assumption insight.
Matthew's genealogy runs from Abraham to Jesus, while Luke's genealogy runs in reverse order from Jesus to God. Luke Lists 77 generations, a number often associated with completeness or spiritual perfection.
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"Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I AM he." - Isaiah 41:4 (KJV)
"So the last will be first, and the first last."- Mat 20:16
Abraham (Strong’s H85: “father of a multitude”) Assume you’re already the source of abundant good; feel the joy of generosity expanding your life.
Isaac (H3327: “he laughs”)
Assume a lighthearted expectancy; laugh in advance at what’s already yours.
Jacob (H3290: “heel” or “supplanter”)
Assume mastery over your past; feel yourself effortlessly overtaking former limitations...
Judah (H3063: “praise”)
Assume a posture of assertive adoration...
Perez (H6563: “breaking through”)
Assume the sensation of breakthrough...
Hezron (H2717: “enclosed by a wall”)
Assume inner security...
Ram (H7440: “exalted”)
Assume elevated worth...
Amminadab (H600: “my kinsman is noble”)
Assume noble kinship...
Nahshon (H5177: “to venture”)
Assume bold courage...
Salmon (H8314: “his garment” or “clothed”)
Assume the garment of your fulfilled wish...
Boaz (H1107: “fleetness”)
Assume swift movement...
Obed (H5650: “servant”)
Assume faithful service...
Jesse (H3478: “gift” and “I possess”)
Assume life as a gift...
David (H1732: “beloved”)
Assume belovedness... David Danced with all his might!
Assume a peaceful outcome...
Rehoboam (H7304: “the people enlarge”)
Assume expansion...
Abijah (H90: “Yah is my father”)
Assume inner parental support...
Asa (H549: “physician”)
Assume self-healing...
Jehoshaphat (H3074: “Yah has judged”)
Assume right judgment...
Joram (H3323: “Yah is high”)
Assume high perspective...
Uzziah (Azariah) (H582: “Yah has helped”)
Assume assistance is always present...
Jotham (H3122: “Yah is perfect”)
Assume perfect outcome...
Ahaz (H629: “he has grasped”)
Assume firm hold...
Hezekiah (H2421: “Yah strengthens”)
Assume strength surging...
Manasseh (H4916: “causing to forget”)
Assume past negatives forgotten...
Amon (H541: “faithful”)
Assume unwavering faith...
Josiah (H3107: “supported by Yah”)
Assume divine backing...
Assume establishment...
Shealtiel (H7850: “I have asked of God”)
Assume effective asking...
Zerubbabel (H6775: “seed of Babylon” / “born in Babylon”)
Assume rebirth beyond circumstance...
Abiud (H11 & H3050: “father of praise”)
Assume progeny of praise...
Eliakim (H410 & H326: “God will establish”)
Assume divine establishment...
Azor (H582: “helper”)
Assume help at hand...
Zadok (H6680: “just”)
Assume fairness secured...
Achim (H3063 & H3323: “Yah will raise”)
Assume elevation...
Eliud (H410 & H306: “God is my praise”)
Assume praise as proof...
Eleazar (H397: “God has helped”)
Assume help actualised...
Matthan (H4973: “gift”)
Assume life as a gift...
Jacob (H3290: “supplanter” — second occurrence)
Assume you supplant old beliefs...
Joseph (H3130: “he will add”)
Assume continual addition...
Jesus (H3467: “salvation” / “deliverance”)
Assume total deliverance...
Using Genealogy Overview
Matthew divides the line into three sets of 14 generations:
From Abraham to David
From David to the Babylonian exile
From the exile to Christ
The Symbolism of the Three Sets of 14 Generations
In Neville’s framework, the three sets of 14 generations symbolise the complete cycle of manifestation through the Law of Assumption. The number 14, being twice 7, reflects a doubling of spiritual perfection and completion—7 itself representing wholeness and divine order. This doubling also echoes the creation story in Genesis, where creation unfolds in two distinct phases, reinforcing the idea of a full, deliberate process of bringing the imagined reality into existence. Each set of 14 marks a key stage in the evolution of self-deception— from awakening the “I AM” identity, through refinement and persistence, to the final realisation of the desired state— mapping the inner journey of assuming and manifesting your vision.
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First set (Abraham to David): This stage symbolises the initial establishment of faith and identity — the planting of the seed state of consciousness. It is the “fathering” of a multitude, the joyful expectation, and the mastering of inner contradictions, culminating in the beloved David, the foundational “I AM” assumption made stable and loved.
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Second set (David to the exile): This represents the testing, refinement, and expansion of the assumed state. The soul faces challenges and trials (exile), requiring persistence, right judgment, and healing. It is the period where faith is stretched and faithfulness is deepened — necessary to transform the initial assumption into a state ready for manifestation.
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Third set (exile to Christ): This final stage is the actualisation and rebirth of the assumption into physical reality. It includes divine establishment, praise, help, and continuous growth. The exile’s limitation is overcome, leading to the full deliverance and salvation embodied in Jesus — the ultimate fulfilment of the Law of Assumption.
Together, the three sets of 14 mark a symbolic cycle of seed, struggle, and harvest, illustrating the inner process through which a wish is assumed, refined, and finally realised.
Lineage as Assumptive Prompts
Reflect on each meaning and spend a moment ‘living’ its feeling. With Neville’s Law of Assumption, it’s not the story that matters but the felt reality behind it. Let these names guide you through the entire sweep of belief— from the father of nations to your own deliverance. Once you’ve felt it, persist in that state, and witness your desired life unfold.
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