Who Baptized Whom? What the Hebrew Manuscripts Reveal About What Really Happened at the Jordan River
Cochin Matthew Chapter 3 — Side-by-Side Comparison to the King James Version
Discover what the ancient Cochin Jewish manuscripts of Matthew reveal — with original Hebrew words, names, and phrases restored alongside the familiar KJV text.
From The Cochin Manuscript
When a Brooklyn hardware merchant asked Jonathan Felt if he wanted to immerse a pot in rainwater, it sparked a question his translation team couldn't shake: the same Hebrew verb used for koshering dishes — taval — is the verb used for what happened at the Jordan River. So what was John's actual role?
Drawing on five Hebrew manuscripts of Luke, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Mishnah, and Torah purification law, this essay traces a pattern that holds from Genesis to the Gospels: the person needing purification always immerses themselves. Never once, outside a single instance, is it someone else who dunks them.
This resource lays Matthew Chapter 3 from the Cochin manuscript tradition (Cambridge MS Oo.1.32 and Gaster MS 1616) side by side with the King James Version, verse by verse, so you can see exactly where the two diverge. Hebrew names and terms — like Yehovah, Avraham, Yohanan, and Yordan — are restored in their original form, along with scholarly notes explaining word choices, translation nuances, and manuscript history. Compiled by Dr. Miles R. Jones, this comparison is designed for anyone studying the Hebraic roots of the New Testament and wanting a clearer window into the text John the Baptist's ministry, the call to repentance, and the baptism of Jesus are told through.
“Dr. Jones and his team would love to share with you insights from our Hebrew Roots about this topic” – Writing of God (Benai Emunah Institute for Accelerated Learning)
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