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He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/nlt/luke/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry. Jesus was known as the son of Joseph. Joseph was the son of Heli. <a href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus beginning, was Himself about thirty years old, being son as was supposed, of Joseph, of Heli, <a href="/kjv/luke/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, <a href="/nkjv/luke/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/nasb_/luke/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years old, being, as was commonly held, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli, <a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli, <a href="/nasb77/luke/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being supposedly the son of Joseph, the son of Eli, <a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli, <a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son [by marriage] of Eli, <a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As he began his ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, <a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As He began His ministry, Jesus was about 30 years old and was thought to be the son of Joseph, son of Heli, <a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus himself, when he began to teach, was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Jesus began to preach, he was about 30 years old. Everyone thought he was the son of Joseph. But his family went back through Heli, <a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus himself, when he began to teach, was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus was about 30 years old when he began [his ministry]. Jesus, so people thought, was the son of Joseph, son of Eli, <a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Jesus began his work, he was about thirty years old. He was the son, so people thought, of Joseph, who was the son of Heli, <a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus himself was about 30 years old when he began his ministry. He was (as legally calculated) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a> So Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years old. He was the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus himself, when he began to teach, was about thirty years old, being the son, as was supposed, of Joseph, of Eli, <a href="/wbt/luke/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was the son of Heli, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He--Jesus--when He began His ministry, was about thirty years old. He was the son (it was supposed) <a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus himself, when he began to teach, was about thirty years old, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus Himself was beginning to be about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, Son of Joseph, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus beginning, was Himself about thirty years old, being son as was supposed, of Joseph, of Heli, <a href="/ylt/luke/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus himself was beginning to be about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, son of Joseph, <a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus himself was beginning about thirty years, being, as was thought, the son of Joseph, of Eli,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus himself was beginning about the age of thirty years; being (as it was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was of Heli, who was of Mathat, <a href="/cpdv/luke/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jesus himself was beginning to be about thirty years old, being (as it was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was of Heli, who was of Matthat, <a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a> When Jesus began his ministry he was about thirty years of age. He was the son, as was thought, of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his work. He was the son (as was thought) of Joseph son of Heli,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now Jesus was about thirty years old, and he was supposed to be the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua was about thirty years old, and he was considered the son of Yoseph, son of Heli,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his ministry, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, son of Heli, <a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus was beginning to be about thirty years old, being as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli, <a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus himself was about thirty years of age when he began his ministry, being (as was supposed the son of Joseph) of Heli, <a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus was then about thirty years of age, being, as was suppos'd, the son of Joseph, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He--Jesus--when He began His ministry, was about thirty years old. He was the son (it was supposed) <a href="/worrell/luke/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus Himself, when beginning His ministry, was about thirty years old, being, as was supposed, the Son of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/worsley/luke/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus was then about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, <a href="/parallel/luke/3-23.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=1219" 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> 22and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” 23<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Himself</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/5616.htm" title="5616: hōsei (Adv) -- As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if.">about</a> <a href="/greek/5144.htm" title="5144: triakonta (Adj-GNP) -- Thirty. The decade of treis; thirty.">thirty</a> <a href="/greek/2094.htm" title="2094: etōn (N-GNP) -- A year. Apparently a primary word; a year.">years old</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: archomenos (V-PPM-NMS) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">when He began His ministry.</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: Ōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">He was</a> <a href="/greek/3543.htm" title="3543: enomizeto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- From nomos; properly, to do by law, i.e. To accustom; by extension, to deem or regard.">regarded</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">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> <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/2242.htm" title="2242: Ēli (N-GMS) -- Heli, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Heli, an Israelite.">of Heli,</a> 24the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,…<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="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / 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="/genesis/5-1.htm">Genesis 5:1-32</a> This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in His own likeness. / Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them “man.” / When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son in his own likeness, after his own image; and he named him Seth. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">1 Chronicles 1:1-4</a> Adam, Seth, Enosh, / Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, / Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. ... <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="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10-26</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. / When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. ... <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a> regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ... <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. <a href="/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23</a> From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised. <a href="/john/7-42.htm">John 7:42</a> Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” <a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a> For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests. <a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Revelation 22:16</a> “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.” <a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">Ruth 4:18-22</a> Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-15</a> These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. / The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,thirty.<a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46</a> And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.<a href="/numbers/4-3.htm">Numbers 4:3,35,39,43,47</a> From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation… being.<a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Luke 4:22</a> And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?<a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55</a> Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?<a href="/mark/6-3.htm">Mark 6:3</a> Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.which.<a href="/luke/1-16.htm">Luke 1:16</a> And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/2-37.htm">Age</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Bodily</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Dove</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/2-43.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/mark/10-21.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/luke/2-50.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Shape</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/2-44.htm">Supposed</a> <a href="/mark/12-14.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/luke/2-43.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/8-42.htm">Age</a> <a href="/luke/11-50.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/romans/2-28.htm">Bodily</a> <a href="/luke/20-13.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/john/1-32.htm">Dove</a> <a href="/luke/4-25.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/luke/3-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/3-24.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/luke/7-47.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/luke/5-6.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/john/5-37.htm">Shape</a> <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/3-24.htm">Supposed</a> <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/luke/3-24.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/luke/4-5.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/4-33.htm">Voice</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>Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. In Jewish culture, the age of thirty was significant for entering into public service or priesthood, as seen with Joseph (<a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46</a>) and David (<a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">2 Samuel 5:4</a>). This age signifies maturity and readiness for responsibility. Jesus beginning His ministry at this age aligns with the cultural expectations of leadership and spiritual authority. It also fulfills the typology of the priesthood, as priests began their service at thirty (<a href="/numbers/4-3.htm">Numbers 4:3</a>).He was regarded as the son of Joseph, Though Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit (<a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Luke 1:35</a>), He was legally recognized as Joseph's son, which was important for His legal standing and fulfillment of Messianic prophecies. Joseph's lineage connects Jesus to the house of David, fulfilling prophecies such as those in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> and <a href="/isaiah/11.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a>. This legal recognition also emphasizes Jesus' full humanity and His identification with the human family.the son of Heli, The genealogy presented here is often understood to be that of Mary, with Heli being her father. This differs from the genealogy in Matthew, which traces Joseph's lineage. The mention of Heli highlights the dual nature of Jesus' heritage, both legal and biological, and underscores His fulfillment of the Davidic line through both parents. This dual genealogy supports the claim of Jesus as the legitimate heir to the promises given to David, as seen in <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure of the New Testament, regarded as the Son of God and the Messiah. This verse marks the beginning of His public ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The earthly father of Jesus, a carpenter by trade, who played a significant role in Jesus' early life. 3. <a href="/topical/h/heli.htm">Heli</a> Mentioned as the father of Joseph in this genealogy, highlighting the lineage of Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/m/ministry_of_jesus.htm">Ministry of Jesus</a> This event marks the commencement of Jesus' public ministry, which would last approximately three years and include teaching, miracles, and ultimately, His crucifixion and resurrection. 5. <a href="/topical/g/genealogy.htm">Genealogy</a> This verse introduces the genealogy of Jesus, which is significant in establishing His legal and prophetic lineage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a> Genealogies in the Bible serve to confirm Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's lineage. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_humanity_and_divinity.htm">Jesus' Humanity and Divinity</a> This verse underscores Jesus' humanity by noting His age and familial connections, while His ministry reveals His divine mission. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_age_thirty.htm">The Significance of Age Thirty</a> In Jewish culture, thirty was the age of maturity and readiness for leadership, indicating Jesus' preparedness for His ministry. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a> Jesus began His ministry at the appointed time, reminding us of the importance of waiting for God's timing in our own lives. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_family_and_heritage.htm">Role of Family and Heritage</a> Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide insight into our identity and purpose in God's plan.<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/is_the_priory_of_sion_real.htm">Is the Priory of Sion a real organization?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_merovingian_dynasty.htm">What is the Merovingian Dynasty?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_virgin_mary.htm">Who was the Virgin Mary?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_begin_ministry_at_30.htm">Why did Jesus start His ministry at age 30?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) Began to be about thirty years of age.--At this age the Levites entered on their full work (<a href="/numbers/4-23.htm" title="From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shall you number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.">Numbers 4:23</a>; <a href="/numbers/4-30.htm" title="From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old shall you number them, every one that enters into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation.">Numbers 4:30</a>; <a href="/numbers/4-35.htm" title="From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that enters into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation:">Numbers 4:35</a>), a kind of probationary period beginning at twenty-five (<a href="/numbers/8-24.htm" title="This is it that belongs to the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait on the service of the tabernacle of the congregation:">Numbers 8:24</a>) or even, in later times, when their work was lighter, at twenty (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-27.htm" title="For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:">1Chronicles 23:27</a>). No age was fixed for the beginning of the priesthood, nor of the prophet's work; but it may fairly be inferred that thirty was looked on as the time when manhood reached its completeness, and we may therefore believe that our Lord waited in patient humility till that age had been attained before entering on the work of His public ministry.Being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph.--We have here to deal with the many questions which rise out of a comparison of this genealogy with that in Matthew 1. It is a subject on which volumes have been written. Here it will be enough to sum up the results of previous inquiries. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23a. - And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age. This was the age at which the Levites entered upon their work; the age, too, at which it was lawful for scribes to teach. Generally speaking, thirty among the Jews was looked upon as the time of life when manhood had reached its full development. <a href="/commentaries/luke/3-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Himself αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. about ὡσεὶ (hōsei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5616.htm">Strong's 5616: </a> As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if. thirty τριάκοντα (triakonta) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5144.htm">Strong's 5144: </a> Thirty. The decade of treis; thirty. years [old] ἐτῶν (etōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> A year. Apparently a primary word; a year. when He began [His ministry]. ἀρχόμενος (archomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. He was Ὢν (Ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. known ἐνομίζετο (enomizeto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3543.htm">Strong's 3543: </a> From nomos; properly, to do by law, i.e. To accustom; by extension, to deem or regard. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. [the] son υἱός (huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Joseph, Ἰωσὴφ (Iōsēph) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2501.htm">Strong's 2501: </a> Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites. 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 Heli, Ἠλὶ (Ēli) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2242.htm">Strong's 2242: </a> Heli, an ancestor of Jesus. 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