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Luke 3:37 the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,

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Methuselah was the son of Enoch. Enoch was the son of Jared. Jared was the son of Mahalalel. Mahalalel was the son of Kenan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />of Methuselah, of Enoch, of Jared, of Mahalalel, of Cainan,<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 Mathusala, which was <i>the son</i> of Enoch, which was <i>the son</i> of Jared, which was <i>the son</i> of Maleleel, which was <i>the son</i> of Cainan,<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 Methuselah, <i>the son</i> of Enoch, <i>the son</i> of Jared, <i>the son</i> of Mahalalel, <i>the son</i> of Cainan,<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 Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,<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 Methuselah, the <i>son</i> of Enoch, the <i>son</i> of Jared, the <i>son</i> of Mahalaleel, the <i>son</i> of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalalel, son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Cainan, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Methuselah, Enoch, Jared, Mahalaleel, Kenan, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Kenan, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Kenan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of Methuselah, of Hanoch, of Jared, of Mahalalel, of Kenan, <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 Methuselah, who was the son of Enoch, who was the son of Jared, who was the son of Maleleel, who was the son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalalel, son of Kenan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan, <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 Methuselah, the [son] of Enoch, the [son] of Jared, the [son] of Mahalaleel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />of Methuselah, of Enoch, of Jared, of Mahalalel, of Cainan,<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 Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Of Mathusala, of Enoch, of Jared, of Maleleel, of Cainan,<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 Mathusale, who was of Henoch, who was of Jared, who was of Malaleel, who was of Cainan, <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 Methuselah, who was of Enoch, who was of Jared, who was of Mahalalel, who was of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Cainan,<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 Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,<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 Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mehalaleil, son of Qainan,<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 Methusala, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Kenan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />of Methusalah, Enoch, Jared, of Mahalaleel, Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />of Methusaleh, of Enoch, of Jared, of Maleleel, of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Maleleel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalalel, son of Kenan,<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 Methuselah, the <i>son</i> of Enoch, the <i>son</i> of Jared, the <i>son</i> of Mahalaleel, the <i>son</i> of Cainan,<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 Lamech, the <i>son</i> of Mathusala, the <i>son</i> of Enoch, the <i>son</i> of Jared, the <i>son</i> of Maleleel, the <i>son</i> of Cainan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/3-37.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=1327" 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>&#8230;<span class="reftext">36</span>the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <span class="reftext">37</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/3103.htm" title="3103: Mathousala (N-GMS) -- (Hebrew) Methuselah, son of Enoch and father of Lamech. Of Hebrew origin; Mathusala, an antediluvian.">of Methuselah,</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/1802.htm" title="1802: Hen&#333;ch (N-GMS) -- Enoch, son of Jared and father of Methuselah. Of Hebrew origin; Enoch, an antediluvian.">of Enoch,</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/2391.htm" title="2391: Iaret (N-GMS) -- (Hebrew), Jared, son of Mahalalel and father of Enoch. Of Hebrew origin; Jared, an antediluvian.">of Jared,</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/3121.htm" title="3121: Malele&#275;l (N-GMS) -- Mahalaleel or Maleleel, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Maleleel, an antediluvian.">of Mahalalel,</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/2536.htm" title="2536: Kainam (N-GMS) -- (Hebrew), Cainan, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Cainan, the name of two patriarchs.">of Cainan,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">38</span>the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <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="/genesis/5-24.htm">Genesis 5:24</a></span><br />Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God had taken him away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-5.htm">Hebrews 11:5</a></span><br />By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: &#8220;He could not be found, because God had taken him away.&#8221; For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-21.htm">Genesis 5:21-23</a></span><br />When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah. / And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Enoch lived a total of 365 years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-14.htm">Jude 1:14</a></span><br />Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: &#8220;Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-18.htm">Genesis 5:18</a></span><br />When Jared was 162 years old, he became the father of Enoch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-19.htm">Genesis 5:19-20</a></span><br />And after he had become the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-25.htm">Genesis 5:25-27</a></span><br />When Methuselah was 187 years old, he became the father of Lamech. / And after he had become the father of Lamech, Methuselah lived 782 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-28.htm">Genesis 5:28-29</a></span><br />When Lamech was 182 years old, he had a son. / And he named him Noah, saying, &#8220;May this one comfort us in the labor and toil of our hands caused by the ground that the LORD has cursed.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-30.htm">Genesis 5:30-32</a></span><br />And after he had become the father of Noah, Lamech lived 595 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Lamech lived a total of 777 years, and then he died. / After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-3.htm">1 Chronicles 1:3</a></span><br />Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">1 Chronicles 1:1</a></span><br />Adam, Seth, Enosh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3</a></span><br />Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-4.htm">Matthew 1:4</a></span><br />Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.</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 Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,</p><p class="hdg">Mathusala.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/5-6.htm">Genesis 5:6-28</a></b></br> And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos: &#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">1 Chronicles 1:1-3</a></b></br> Adam, Sheth, Enosh, &#8230; </p><p class="hdg">Methuselah, Mahalaleel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Arpachshad</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Cainan</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Ca-I'nan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-3.htm">Enoch</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">Jared</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">Kenan</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Lamech</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Mahalaleel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Mahalalel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-3.htm">Methuselah</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Noah</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Shem</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Arpachshad</a> <a href="/luke/3-38.htm">Cainan</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Ca-I'nan</a> <a href="/luke/3-38.htm">Enoch</a> <a href="/luke/3-38.htm">Jared</a> <a href="/luke/3-38.htm">Kenan</a> <a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">Lamech</a> <a href="/genesis/5-12.htm">Mahalaleel</a> <a href="/luke/3-38.htm">Mahalalel</a> <a href="/luke/3-38.htm">Methuselah</a> <a href="/luke/17-26.htm">Noah</a> <a href="/genesis/5-32.htm">Shem</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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His name is often associated with the idea of longevity and patience. Methuselah's lifespan is significant as it ends the year of the flood, suggesting a connection between his death and the judgment of the flood. This lineage emphasizes the continuity of God's plan through generations, highlighting the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant through whom the Messiah would come.<p><b>the son of Enoch</b><br>Enoch is a unique figure in biblical history, known for his close relationship with God. <a href="/genesis/5-24.htm">Genesis 5:24</a> states that Enoch "walked with God, and he was not, for God took him," indicating that he did not experience death in the usual manner. Enoch's life is a type of the believer's walk with God, emphasizing faith and righteousness. His translation to heaven prefigures the rapture of the church, as described in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:17</a>.<p><b>the son of Jared</b><br>Jared is mentioned in <a href="/genesis/5-18.htm">Genesis 5:18-20</a>, and his name is often associated with descent or coming down. His life marks a period of increasing human population and the spread of civilization. Jared's era is significant as it precedes the time of Enoch, who would later be taken by God, and Methuselah, who would live until the flood. This period reflects the growing complexity of human society and the need for divine intervention.<p><b>the son of Mahalalel</b><br>Mahalalel, whose name means "praise of God," is listed in <a href="/genesis/5-12.htm">Genesis 5:12-17</a>. His inclusion in the genealogy underscores the importance of worship and reverence for God, even in the midst of a corrupt world. Mahalalel's life serves as a reminder of the call to live a life that honors God, setting the stage for the righteous lineage that would lead to Noah and eventually to Jesus Christ.<p><b>the son of Cainan</b><br>Cainan is mentioned in <a href="/genesis/5-9.htm">Genesis 5:9-14</a>, and his name is sometimes associated with possession or acquisition. His life represents the continuation of the godly line from Adam through Seth, emphasizing the preservation of a faithful remnant. Cainan's place in the genealogy highlights the importance of heritage and the transmission of faith through generations, ultimately pointing to the fulfillment of God's promise in the coming of the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/methuselah.htm">Methuselah</a></b><br>Known as the longest-lived human in the Bible, Methuselah is often associated with longevity and the period before the flood.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enoch.htm">Enoch</a></b><br>A significant figure who "walked with God" and was taken up to heaven without experiencing death, symbolizing righteousness and divine favor.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jared.htm">Jared</a></b><br>The father of Enoch, part of the genealogical line leading to Jesus, representing the continuity of God's plan through generations.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mahalalel.htm">Mahalalel</a></b><br>A lesser-known patriarch, yet part of the lineage that emphasizes the faithfulness of God's promise through generations.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/cainan.htm">Cainan</a></b><br>Another ancestor in the genealogy of Jesus, highlighting the historical and spiritual lineage that connects to the Messiah.<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 are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through generations. They remind us of the continuity of God's plan and our place within His account.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/walking_with_god.htm">Walking with God</a></b><br>Enoch's life is a powerful example of what it means to walk with God. His relationship with God was so profound that he did not experience death. This challenges us to cultivate a deep, personal relationship with God in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>The individuals in this genealogy remind us of the legacy of faith we inherit and pass on. Our lives can impact future generations, encouraging us to live faithfully and intentionally.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a></b><br>Methuselah's long life and the timing of the flood demonstrate God's sovereignty and perfect timing. We can trust God's timing in our own lives, even when it seems delayed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_and_divine_favor.htm">Righteousness and Divine Favor</a></b><br>Enoch's life illustrates that righteousness leads to divine favor. Pursuing a righteous life aligns us with God's will and brings His blessings.<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/who_was_methuselah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Methuselah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_purpose_on_earth.htm">What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_jesus_preaching_to_spirits.htm">In 1 Peter 3:19, what evidence supports the claim that Jesus actually preached to 'spirits in prison,' and who were these spirits?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_bible's_oldest_man.htm">Who is the Bible's oldest man?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/3-37.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">&#964;&#959;&#8166;</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 Methuselah,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#924;&#945;&#952;&#959;&#965;&#963;&#945;&#955;&#8048;</span> <span class="translit">(Mathousala)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3103.htm">Strong's 3103: </a> </span><span class="str2">(Hebrew) Methuselah, son of Enoch and father of Lamech. Of Hebrew origin; Mathusala, an antediluvian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [son]</span><br /><span class="grk">&#964;&#959;&#8166;</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 Enoch,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7961;&#957;&#8060;&#967;</span> <span class="translit">(Hen&#333;ch)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1802.htm">Strong's 1802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Enoch, son of Jared and father of Methuselah. Of Hebrew origin; Enoch, an antediluvian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [son]</span><br /><span class="grk">&#964;&#959;&#8166;</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 Jared,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7992;&#940;&#961;&#949;&#964;</span> <span class="translit">(Iaret)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2391.htm">Strong's 2391: </a> </span><span class="str2">(Hebrew), Jared, son of Mahalalel and father of Enoch. Of Hebrew origin; Jared, an antediluvian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [son]</span><br /><span class="grk">&#964;&#959;&#8166;</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 Mahalalel,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#924;&#945;&#955;&#949;&#955;&#949;&#8052;&#955;</span> <span class="translit">(Malele&#275;l)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3121.htm">Strong's 3121: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mahalaleel or Maleleel, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Maleleel, an antediluvian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [son]</span><br /><span class="grk">&#964;&#959;&#8166;</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 Cainan,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#922;&#945;&#970;&#957;&#8048;&#956;</span> <span class="translit">(Kainam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2536.htm">Strong's 2536: </a> </span><span class="str2">(Hebrew), Cainan, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Cainan, the name of two patriarchs.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/3-37.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 3:37 The son of Methuselah the son (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/3-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 3:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 3:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/3-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 3:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 3:38" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>

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