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Serug was the son of Reu. Reu was the son of Peleg. Peleg was the son of Eber. Eber was the son of Shelah. <a href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of Serug, of Reu, of Peleg, of Eber, of Shelah, <a href="/kjv/luke/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, <a href="/nkjv/luke/3.htm">New King James Version</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/nasb_/luke/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Heber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Heber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/nasb77/luke/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Heber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Heber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Heber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah, <a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah, <a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Serug, Reu, Peleg, Eber, Shelah; <a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah, <a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> of Serug, of Reu, of Peleg, of Eber, of Shelah, <a href="/wbt/luke/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who was the son of Serug, who was the son of Reu, who was the son of Peleg, who was the son of Heber, who was the son of Sala, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah, <a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the [son] of Serug, the [son] of Reu, the [son] of Peleg, the [son] of Eber, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of Serug, of Reu, of Peleg, of Eber, of Shelah, <a href="/ylt/luke/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, <a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Of Saruch, of Ragau, of Phalec, of Eber, of Sala,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who was of Sarug, who was of Ragau, who was of Phaleg, who was of Heber, who was of Sale, <a href="/cpdv/luke/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> who was of Serug, who was of Reu, who was of Peleg, who was of Eber, who was of Shelah, <a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The son of Serug, the son of Arau, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shalah, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Son of Serug, son of Arau, son of Phaleg, son of Eber, son of Shalah,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Salah, <a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Phalek, Heber, Sala, <a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> of Saruch, of Ragau, of Phalec, of Heber, of Sala, <a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> son of Ragau, son of Phalec, son of Heber, son of Sala, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah, <a href="/worrell/luke/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, <a href="/worsley/luke/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> the son of Saruch, the son of Ragau, the son of Phalec, the son of Heber, the son of Sala, the son of Cainan, <a href="/parallel/luke/3-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1312" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">The Genealogy of Jesus</a> …34the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, 35<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/4562.htm" title="4562: Serouch (N-GMS) -- Serug, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Saruch, a patriarch.">of Serug,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/4466.htm" title="4466: Rhagau (N-GMS) -- Ragau (or Reu), an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Ragau, a patriarch.">of Reu,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/5317.htm" title="5317: Phalek (N-GMS) -- Peleg, son of Eber, and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Phalek, a patriarch.">of Peleg,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/1443.htm" title="1443: Eber (N-GMS) -- Eber, father of Peleg and son of Shelah. Of Hebrew origin; Eber, a patriarch.">of Eber,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the son</a> <a href="/greek/4527.htm" title="4527: Sala (N-GMS) -- Sala, the name of two of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Sala, a patriarch.">of Shelah,</a> 36the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/11-24.htm">Genesis 11:24-26</a> When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. / And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. <a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10-11</a> This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. <a href="/genesis/11-12.htm">Genesis 11:12-13</a> When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. <a href="/genesis/11-14.htm">Genesis 11:14-15</a> When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. <a href="/genesis/11-16.htm">Genesis 11:16-17</a> When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters. <a href="/genesis/11-18.htm">Genesis 11:18-19</a> When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. / And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters. <a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Genesis 11:20-21</a> When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters. <a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Genesis 11:22-23</a> When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters. <a href="/genesis/11-27.htm">Genesis 11:27-29</a> This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot. / During his father Terah’s lifetime, Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans. / And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah. <a href="/genesis/11-30.htm">Genesis 11:30-32</a> But Sarai was barren; she had no children. / And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there. / Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran. <a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">1 Chronicles 1:24-27</a> So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah, / Eber, Peleg, Reu, / Serug, Nahor, Terah, ... <a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2-3</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. <a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Matthew 1:4-5</a> Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. / Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6-7</a> and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, / Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa. <a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Matthew 1:8-9</a> Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. / Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,Saruch.<a href="/genesis/11-18.htm">Genesis 11:18-21</a> And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu: … Serug, Reu.<a href="/genesis/10-25.htm">Genesis 10:25</a> And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.Peleg.<a href="/genesis/11-16.htm">Genesis 11:16,17</a> And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: … Eber.<a href="/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24</a> And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.<a href="/genesis/11-12.htm">Genesis 11:12-15</a> And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah: … Salah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/3-34.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-20.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-22.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/luke/3-34.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/luke/3-34.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/luke/3-34.htm">Nahor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-25.htm">Peleg</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-25.htm">Reu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-25.htm">Re'u</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Sala</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-26.htm">Serug</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Shelah</a> <a href="/luke/3-34.htm">Terah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/13-16.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/genesis/46-17.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Nahor</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Peleg</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Reu</a> <a href="/genesis/11-18.htm">Re'u</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Sala</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Serug</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Shelah</a> <a href="/genesis/11-24.htm">Terah</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 3</div>1. <a href="/luke/3-1.htm">The preaching and baptism of John;</a> 15. <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">his testimony of Jesus;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Herod imprisons John;</a> 21. <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven.</a> 23. <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>the son of Serug Serug is a figure mentioned in the genealogies of <a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Genesis 11:20-23</a>. He is noted as the great-grandfather of Abraham, placing him in the line of the patriarchs. The name Serug is believed to be linked to a region in Mesopotamia, suggesting a connection to the broader cultural and geographical context of the ancient Near East. This highlights the historical continuity of God's plan through specific familial lines.the son of Reu Reu is another patriarch listed in <a href="/genesis/11-18.htm">Genesis 11:18-21</a>. His name means "friend" or "shepherd," which may reflect the pastoral lifestyle of the time. Reu's inclusion in the genealogy underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving the lineage through which the Messiah would eventually come. This continuity is a testament to God's sovereign plan throughout history.the son of Peleg Peleg is mentioned in <a href="/genesis/10-25.htm">Genesis 10:25 and 11</a>:16-19. His name means "division," and it is during his lifetime that the earth was divided, possibly referring to the division of languages at the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a>). This event marks a significant moment in biblical history, illustrating the consequences of human pride and the dispersion of peoples across the earth. Peleg's place in the genealogy emphasizes the unfolding of God's redemptive plan despite human rebellion.the son of Eber Eber is a significant figure as he is considered the ancestor of the Hebrews, with his name being the root of the term "Hebrew." <a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Genesis 10:21 and 11</a>:14-17 mention him, and his lineage is crucial in tracing the origins of the Israelite people. Eber's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the ethnic and spiritual identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people, through whom the promise of the Messiah would be fulfilled.the son of Shelah Shelah is listed in <a href="/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 and 11</a>:12-15. He is a descendant of Shem, Noah's son, and his name means "petition" or "request." Shelah's position in the genealogy connects the post-flood world to the patriarchal narratives, bridging the gap between Noah and Abraham. This continuity underscores the faithfulness of God in maintaining the line through which His promises would be realized, ultimately culminating in the coming of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/serug.htm">Serug</a> An ancestor of Jesus, mentioned in the genealogy of Christ. His name is rooted in the Hebrew word "serug," which means "branch" or "shoot," symbolizing growth and continuity. 2. <a href="/topical/r/reu.htm">Reu</a> Another ancestor in the genealogy, whose name means "friend" or "shepherd" in Hebrew, indicating a role of guidance or companionship. 3. <a href="/topical/p/peleg.htm">Peleg</a> Known for the division of the earth during his time, as his name means "division" in Hebrew. This could symbolize a significant event in biblical history. 4. <a href="/topical/e/eber.htm">Eber</a> Considered the ancestor of the Hebrews, his name is associated with the word "Hebrew," indicating a foundational role in the identity of the Israelite people. 5. <a href="/topical/s/shelah.htm">Shelah</a> An ancestor whose name means "petition" or "request" in Hebrew, possibly indicating a life of prayer or seeking.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a> Understanding the genealogy of Jesus helps us see the fulfillment of God's promises and the continuity of His plan through history. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a> The names listed remind us that God is sovereign over history, orchestrating events and lives to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/i/identity_and_heritage.htm">Identity and Heritage</a> Our spiritual heritage is significant. Just as Jesus' lineage was important, our identity in Christ connects us to a rich spiritual heritage. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a> The faith and actions of those in Jesus' lineage remind us of the impact our faith can have on future generations. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The genealogy includes diverse individuals, showing that God's plan includes all people and transcends cultural and ethnic boundaries.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 3</a> <a href="/q/how_do_genesis_11_genealogies_align.htm">How do the genealogies in Genesis 11:10–26 align with other biblical genealogies that list the same figures but show different ages and time spans? </a> <a href="/q/who_fathered_shelah__cainan_or_arphaxad.htm">Who was the father of Shelah? Cainan (Luke 3:35-36) Arphaxad (Genesis II: 12)</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_tell_them_to_buy_swords.htm">In Luke 22:36, why does Jesus instruct His followers to buy swords if His message is peace?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_spiritual_sacrifices.htm">What are the key events in Jesus' life timeline?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/3-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Serug, Σεροὺχ (Serouch) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4562.htm">Strong's 4562: </a> Serug, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Saruch, a patriarch. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Reu, Ῥαγαῦ (Rhagau) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4466.htm">Strong's 4466: </a> Ragau (or Reu), an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Ragau, a patriarch. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Peleg, Φάλεκ (Phalek) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5317.htm">Strong's 5317: </a> Peleg, son of Eber, and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Phalek, a patriarch. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Eber, Ἔβερ (Eber) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1443.htm">Strong's 1443: </a> Eber, father of Peleg and son of Shelah. Of Hebrew origin; Eber, a patriarch. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Shelah, Σαλὰ (Sala) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4527.htm">Strong's 4527: </a> Sala, the name of two of the ancestors of Jesus. 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