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Maath was the son of Mattathias. Mattathias was the son of Semein. Semein was the son of Josech. Josech was the son of Joda. <a href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of Maath, of Mattathias, of Semein, of Josech, of Joda, <a href="/kjv/luke/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda, <a href="/nkjv/luke/3.htm">New King James Version</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathiah, the son of Semei, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah, <a href="/nasb_/luke/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/nasb77/luke/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> son of Maath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda, <a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> son of Maath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda, <a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Maath, Mattathias, Semein, Josech, Joda; <a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> son of Maath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda, <a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semei, the son of Josech, the son of Judah, <a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> of Mahath, of Mattithiah, of Shimei, of Joseph, of Judah, <a href="/wbt/luke/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who was the son of Maath, who was the son of Mattathias, who was the son of Semei, who was the son of Joseph, who was the son of Juda, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> son of Mahath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda, <a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the [son] of Naggai, the [son] of Maath, the [son] of Mattathias, the [son] of Semei, the [son] of Joseph, the [son] of Judah, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of Maath, of Mattathias, of Semein, of Josech, of Joda, <a href="/ylt/luke/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the son of Naggai, the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semei, the son of Joseph, the son of Juda, <a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Of Maath, of Mattathias, of Semei, of Joseph, of Juda,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who was of Mahath, who was of Mathathias, who was of Semei, who was of Joseph, who was of Juda, <a href="/cpdv/luke/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> who was of Maath, who was of Mattathias, who was of Semein, who was of Josech, who was of Joda, <a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> son of Maath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semei, the son of Joseph, the son of Juda, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Son of Maath, son of Matath, son of Shimei, son of Yoseph, son of Yehudah,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> son of Maath, son of Mattathiah, son of Shimei, son of Joseph, son of Judah, <a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Mattathios, Semei, Josech, Joda, <a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> of Maath, of Mattathias, of Semei, of Joseph, of Juda, <a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> son of Maath, son of Mattathias, son of Semi, son of Joseph, son of Juda, son of Joanna, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> son of Mahath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda, <a href="/worrell/luke/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, <a href="/worsley/luke/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> the son of Naggai, the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semei, the son of Joseph, the son of Juda, <a href="/parallel/luke/3-26.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=1243" 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> …25the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, 26<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/3092.htm" title="3092: Maath (N-GMS) -- (Hebrew), Maath, an ancestor of Jesus. Probably of Hebrew origin; Maath, an Israelite.">of Maath,</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/3161.htm" title="3161: Mattathiou (N-GMS) -- Mattathias, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Mattathias, an Israelite and a Christian.">of Mattathias,</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/4584.htm" title="4584: Semein (N-GMS) -- Semein, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Semei, an Israelite.">of Semein,</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: Iōsēch (N-GMS) -- Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">of Josech,</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/2448.htm" title="2448: Iōda (N-GMS) -- Judah, Judas, Jude. Of Hebrew origin; Judah, a part of Palestine.">of Joda,</a> 27the son of Joannen, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,…<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/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="/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="/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="/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/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. ... <a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Genesis 10:21-31</a> And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. / The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. ... <a href="/genesis/9-18.htm">Genesis 9:18-29</a> The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated. / Now Noah, a man of the soil, proceeded to plant a vineyard. ... <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a> Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1-8</a> When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. / I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.” / Then Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, ... <a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Genesis 21:1-7</a> Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. / And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him. ... <a href="/genesis/25-19.htm">Genesis 25:19-26</a> This is the account of Abraham’s son Isaac. Abraham became the father of Isaac, / and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram and the sister of Laban the Aramean. / Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. ... <a href="/genesis/28-10.htm">Genesis 28:10-15</a> Meanwhile Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. / On reaching a certain place, he spent the night there because the sun had set. And taking one of the stones from that place, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. / And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. ... <a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Genesis 35:9-12</a> After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him. / And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel. / And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. ... <a href="/genesis/46-8.htm">Genesis 46:8-27</a> Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Amos</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Esli</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Joda</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Josech</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">Juda</a> <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Mattathias</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Mattathi'as</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Naggai</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Nahum</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Semein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/26-22.htm">Amos</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Esli</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Joda</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Josech</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Juda</a> <a href="/luke/3-30.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Mattathias</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Mattathi'as</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Naggai</a> <a href="/nahum/1-1.htm">Nahum</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Semein</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 Maath Maath is a name that appears only in the genealogy of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. This genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through his legal father, Joseph, back to Adam. The inclusion of Maath highlights the meticulous record-keeping of Jewish genealogies, which were crucial for establishing tribal affiliations and inheritance rights. While there is little known about Maath himself, his presence in the genealogy underscores the fulfillment of God's promises through generations, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan from creation to the coming of Christ.the son of Mattathias Mattathias is another figure mentioned solely in the genealogical record of Luke. The name Mattathias was common in Jewish history, notably borne by the father of the Maccabean revolt leader, Judas Maccabeus. This connection, while not directly related, reflects the cultural and historical significance of the name, which means "gift of Yahweh." The genealogy in Luke serves to connect Jesus to a broader historical and religious context, showing that He is the culmination of God's covenantal promises to Israel.the son of Semein Semein, like many names in the genealogy, is not widely known outside of this context. The genealogy in Luke is distinct from that in Matthew, which traces Jesus' lineage through David's son Solomon, while Luke traces it through David's son Nathan. This distinction highlights different aspects of Jesus' messianic fulfillment: Matthew emphasizes Jesus' royal lineage, while Luke underscores His prophetic and priestly roles. Semein's inclusion in this lineage points to the diverse and often humble backgrounds from which God brings about His purposes.the son of Josech Josech is another name unique to Luke's genealogy. The presence of such names, which do not appear elsewhere in Scripture, suggests the authenticity and historical depth of the genealogical record. It reflects the Jewish tradition of preserving family histories, which were vital for maintaining identity and heritage. This meticulous record-keeping also serves to affirm Jesus' legitimate claim to the messianic line, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's descent from David.the son of Joda Joda, like many others in this genealogy, is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. The genealogy in Luke is believed to trace the biological lineage of Mary, Jesus' mother, providing a comprehensive view of Jesus' human ancestry. This inclusion emphasizes the humanity of Christ, who, while divine, was also fully human and part of a historical lineage. The genealogy serves to affirm the incarnation, where God became flesh and dwelt among us, fulfilling the prophecies and promises made throughout the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/maath.htm">Maath</a> A figure in the genealogy of Jesus, mentioned in Luke's account. Little is known about him outside of this context. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mattathias.htm">Mattathias</a> Another ancestor of Jesus, part of the lineage that connects Jesus to the promises made to Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/s/semein.htm">Semein</a> Listed in the genealogy, Semein is part of the lineage that demonstrates Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. 4. <a href="/topical/j/josech.htm">Josech</a> An ancestor of Jesus, contributing to the legal and royal lineage through which Jesus is connected to King David. 5. <a href="/topical/j/joda.htm">Joda</a> Part of the genealogical record, Joda is one of the many links in the chain that connects Jesus to the history of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a> Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises through generations. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_legal_and_royal_lineage.htm">Jesus' Legal and Royal Lineage</a> Understanding Jesus' genealogy helps us see His rightful place as the Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the lineage of David. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a> The detailed genealogies remind us that God is sovereign over history, orchestrating events and lives to fulfill His divine plan. <a href="/topical/o/our_spiritual_heritage.htm">Our Spiritual Heritage</a> Just as Jesus' genealogy connects Him to God's promises, believers are connected to a spiritual heritage through faith in Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a> The genealogies encourage us to consider our own legacy and the impact of our faithfulness on future generations.<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/key_events_in_jesus'_trials.htm">What were the key events in Jesus' trials?</a> <a href="/q/judas's_true_role_in_jesus's_fate.htm">What is Judas's true role in Jesus's fate?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_7_36-50_compare_to_other_anointings.htm">Luke 7:36-50 - How does the anointing of Jesus by a sinful woman align, or conflict, with other anointing accounts in the Gospels regarding location, timing, and participants?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_matthew's_arrest_account_differ.htm">Considering the multiple Gospel narratives, why does Matthew 26:47-56 differ in certain arrest details compared to other accounts, raising questions about historical consistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/3-26.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 Maath, Μαὰθ (Maath) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> (Hebrew), Maath, an ancestor of Jesus. Probably of Hebrew origin; Maath, an Israelite. 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 Mattathias, Ματταθίου (Mattathiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3161.htm">Strong's 3161: </a> Mattathias, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Mattathias, an Israelite and a Christian. 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 Semein, Σεμεῒν (Semein) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4584.htm">Strong's 4584: </a> Semein, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Semei, an Israelite. 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 Josech, Ἰωσὴχ (Iōsēch) 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 Joda, Ἰωδὰ (Iōda) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2448.htm">Strong's 2448: </a> Judah, Judas, Jude. 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