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Matthat was the son of Levi. Levi was the son of Melki. Melki was the son of Jannai. Jannai was the son of Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Jannai, of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Which was <i>the son</i> of Matthat, which was <i>the son</i> of Levi, which was <i>the son</i> of Melchi, which was <i>the son</i> of Janna, which was <i>the son</i> of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>the son</i> of Matthat, <i>the son</i> of Levi, <i>the son</i> of Melchi, <i>the son</i> of Janna, <i>the son</i> of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the <i>son</i> of Matthat, the <i>son</i> of Levi, the <i>son</i> of Melchi, the <i>son</i> of Jannai, the <i>son</i> of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Matthat, Levi, Melchi, Jannai, Joseph, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of Mattat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Jannai, of Joseph, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who was the son of Matthat, who was the son of Levi, who was the son of Melchi, who was the son of Janna, who was the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />the [son] of Eli, the [son] of Matthat, the [son] of Levi, the [son] of Melchi, the [son] of Janna, the [son] of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Jannai, of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> the son of Eli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Janna, of Joseph,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who was of Levi, who was of Melchi, who was of Janne, who was of Joseph, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />who was of Levi, who was of Melchi, who was of Jannai, who was of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melki, son of Yannai, son of Yoseph,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Malchi, son of Janna, son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Matthat, Levi, Melchi, Janna, Joseph:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Janna, of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />son of Heli, son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Janna, son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />the <i>son</i> of Matthat, the <i>son</i> of Levi, the <i>son</i> of Melchi, the <i>son</i> of Jannai, the <i>son</i> of Joseph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />the <i>son</i> of Matthat, the <i>son</i> of Levi, the <i>son</i> of Melchi,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/3-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1228" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">The Genealogy of Jesus</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23</span>Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><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/3158.htm" title="3158: Maththat (N-GMS) -- Matthat, an ancestor of Jesus. Probably a shortened form of Mattathias; Matthat, the name of two Israelites.">of Matthat,</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/3017.htm" title="3017: Leui (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Levi, the name of three Israelites.">of Levi,</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/3197.htm" title="3197: Melchi (N-GMS) -- Melchi, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Melchi, the name of two Israelites.">of Melchi,</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/2388.htm" title="2388: Iannai (N-GMS) -- Probably of Hebrew origin; Janna, an Israelite.">of Jannai,</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/2501.htm" title="2501: Iōsēph (N-GMS) -- Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">of Joseph,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">25</span>the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-16.htm">Matthew 1:16</a></span><br />and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-15.htm">Matthew 1:15</a></span><br />Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-14.htm">Matthew 1:14</a></span><br />Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-13.htm">Matthew 1:13</a></span><br />Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12</a></span><br />After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-17.htm">1 Chronicles 3:17-19</a></span><br />The descendants of Jeconiah the captive: Shealtiel his son, / Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. / The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a></span><br />Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Haggai 1:1</a></span><br />In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Zechariah 6:11</a></span><br />Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-11.htm">Matthew 1:11</a></span><br />and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-10.htm">Matthew 1:10</a></span><br />Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-9.htm">Matthew 1:9</a></span><br />Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Matthew 1:8</a></span><br />Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7</a></span><br />Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-46.htm">Eli</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Jannai</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Matthat</a> <a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Melchi</a> <a href="/luke/3-28.htm">Melki</a> <a href="/hosea/12-10.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Supposed</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/1-3.htm">Eli</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Jannai</a> <a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Matthat</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Melchi</a> <a href="/luke/3-28.htm">Melki</a> <a href="/acts/1-17.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/luke/19-11.htm">Supposed</a> <a href="/john/2-6.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/3-1.htm">The preaching and baptism of John;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/3-15.htm">his testimony of Jesus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Herod imprisons John;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards.</a></span><br></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'; 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Matthat is a name that is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, indicating the humility and ordinariness of Jesus' human ancestry. This reflects the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/53-2.htm">Isaiah 53:2</a>, which speaks of the Messiah having no form or majesty that we should look at Him.<p><b>the son of Levi</b><br>Levi is a name with deep roots in Israel's history, being one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the ancestor of the Levitical priesthood. However, this Levi is not the same as the patriarch. The inclusion of a Levi in Jesus' genealogy may remind readers of the priestly role Jesus fulfills, as described in <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>, where Jesus is portrayed as the great high priest.<p><b>the son of Melchi</b><br>Melchi is another name that does not appear frequently in the biblical narrative. The presence of such names in the genealogy underscores the authenticity and historical grounding of the Gospel accounts. It also highlights the diverse and sometimes obscure lineage through which God chose to bring about His redemptive plan.<p><b>the son of Jannai</b><br>Jannai is a name that is not well-documented outside of this genealogy. The inclusion of lesser-known ancestors emphasizes the theme of God's sovereignty and His ability to work through all people, regardless of their prominence or obscurity, to fulfill His purposes. This aligns with the biblical theme that God often chooses the lowly and humble to accomplish His will, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a>.<p><b>the son of Joseph</b><br>Joseph is a common name in Jewish history, most notably associated with Joseph, the husband of Mary, and the earthly father of Jesus. However, this Joseph is an ancestor further back in the lineage. The name Joseph means "He will add," which can be seen as prophetic of the increase and blessing that Jesus would bring to the world. The genealogy in Luke differs from that in Matthew, which traces Jesus' legal lineage through Joseph, while Luke's account is often understood to trace through Mary, emphasizing Jesus' biological descent from David.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/matthat.htm">Matthat</a></b><br>A figure in the genealogy of Jesus, representing a link in the lineage that traces Jesus' earthly heritage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/levi.htm">Levi</a></b><br>Another ancestor in Jesus' genealogy, not to be confused with the son of Jacob, but part of the lineage that emphasizes Jesus' connection to the people of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/melchi.htm">Melchi</a></b><br>An ancestor in the genealogy, contributing to the historical and prophetic fulfillment of Jesus' lineage.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jannai.htm">Jannai</a></b><br>A lesser-known figure in the genealogy, yet significant in maintaining the continuity of Jesus' ancestral line.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>Not to be confused with Joseph, the husband of Mary, but another ancestor in the lineage, highlighting the human ancestry of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible serve to affirm the fulfillment of God's promises and prophecies. They provide a historical and theological foundation for understanding Jesus' identity and mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_human_ancestry.htm">Jesus' Human Ancestry</a></b><br>The genealogy in Luke emphasizes Jesus' full humanity. He is connected to real people and real history, which underscores His ability to relate to our human experiences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The continuity of Jesus' lineage demonstrates God's faithfulness in preserving His promises through generations, encouraging believers to trust in God's long-term plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_jesus'_mission.htm">The Universality of Jesus' Mission</a></b><br>While the genealogy roots Jesus in Jewish history, it also points to the universal scope of His mission, as He comes to fulfill the promises made to all humanity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_ordinary_people_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Ordinary People in God's Plan</a></b><br>Many names in the genealogy are not well-known, yet they played a crucial role in God's redemptive plan. This teaches us that God values and uses ordinary people for His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_ascend_on_resurrection_day.htm">Did Jesus ascend on the day of resurrection or later? (Luke 24:51 vs. Acts 1:3,9)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_luke's_ascension_differ.htm">Luke 24:50-53: Why does Luke's ascension account conflict with the timing and details provided in other New Testament texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_john's_imprisonment_dates.htm">How do we reconcile the chronology of John the Baptist's imprisonment (Matthew 4:12) with differing accounts in other Gospels?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_olivet_discourse_about.htm">What is the Olivet Discourse about?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 23b-38.</span> - THE EARTHLY GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST. Although in every Hebrew family the hope seems to have been cherished that the promised Messiah would be born among them, yet generally the prophetic utterances were understood to point to the Deliverer springing from the royal house of David. To demonstrate that this was actually true in the case of the reputed Son of Mary and Joseph, both the genealogies contained in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke were compiled from private and public records. It is well known that these family trees were preserved with care in well-nigh every Jewish family. The sacred books compiled after the return from Babylon - 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah - with their long tables of descent, show us that these family records existed then. Josephus (second century) thus writes: "I relate my genealogy as I find it recorded in the public tables" ('Life,' ch. 1.). In his work against Apion (1:7) he says, "From all the countries in which our priests are scattered abroad, they send to Jerusalem [in order that their children may be placed on the official roll] papers with the names of their parents and their ancestors; these papers are formally witnessed." It follows that, if such care were taken in the case of the numerous priestly houses, equal attention would be paid to their family records by the comparatively few families who boasted their descent from King David and the ancient royal house. R. Hillel, the renowned teacher, who lived in the days of Jesus Christ, belonged to the poor among the people, and yet he was able to prove, from existent records, that he was one of David's descendants. Some seventy years later, the grandchildren of Jude, the reputed brother of the Lord, a son of Joseph, were summoned to Rome, and appeared before the Emperor Domitian <span class="accented">as descendants of the old royal house of David.</span> Now, no further comment would be necessary upon this elaborate "table" of St. Luke did there not exist in St. Matthew's Gospel another family tree, purporting to be the line of Messiah's ancestors. Between these two tables there are many important differences. How are these to be explained? On this subject in different times many works have been written. In the present Commentary the writer does not propose to examine the details of the two tables of SS. Matthew and Luke; the question of the existence of the two records will alone be dealt with. The various smaller points of discrepancy in the registers of SS. Matthew and Luke, although curious and striking, are utterly barren of interest to the great majority of students of the Divine Word. The reader who may wish to examine these is referred - among modern scholars' works on this subject - to Bishop Harvey's exhaustive work on the genealogy of the Lord; to Archdeacon Farrar's Excursus in his 'Commentary on St, Luke' in the 'Cambridge Bible for Schools;' and to Professor Godet's Commentary on this Gospel. We will confine ourselves here to three points. <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> Why does St. Luke insert his table of Messiah's earthly descent in this place? <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> For what reason does he trace up the long ancestral line to Adam? <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> What is the broad outline of the explanation of St. Luke's divergency from the genealogical table of St. Matthew? (1) and (2) can be shortly answered. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/3-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">the [son]</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Matthat,</span><br /><span class="grk">Μαθθὰτ</span> <span class="translit">(Maththat)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3158.htm">Strong's 3158: </a> </span><span class="str2">Matthat, an ancestor of Jesus. Probably a shortened form of Mattathias; Matthat, the name of two Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [son]</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Levi,</span><br /><span class="grk">Λευὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Leui)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3017.htm">Strong's 3017: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Levi, the name of three Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [son]</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Melchi,</span><br /><span class="grk">Μελχὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Melchi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3197.htm">Strong's 3197: </a> </span><span class="str2">Melchi, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Melchi, the name of two Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [son]</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jannai,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰανναὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Iannai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably of Hebrew origin; Janna, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [son]</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Joseph,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰωσὴφ</span> <span class="translit">(Iōsēph)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2501.htm">Strong's 2501: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph, a proper name. 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