And] Or, But. So is this particle used, Chap. 11. 19. he knew her not] As Adam knew his wife, Genesis 4:1. So the word is used, Luke 1:34. till she had brought forth] She was therefore a pure virgin, when Christ was born, as well as when he was conceived. Neither doth it necessarily follow, that he knew her after, for the word till, doth not import so much. See Genesis 8:7. and 28. 15. Deuteronomy 34:6. 1 Samuel 15:35. 2 Samuel 6:23. Matthew 28:20. 1 Timothy 4:13. her first born son] This doth not import, that she had any sons after, but that she had none before, Numbers 3:12. he called his name Jesus] Joseph did it as he was bidden by the angel, verse 21. and as a legall father. Mary is said also to do it, Luke 1:32. as a naturall mother: For mothers imposed names sometimes. As Genesis 4:25. and 29. 32. and 30. 11.