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Melki was the son of Addi. Addi was the son of Cosam. Cosam was the son of Elmadam. Elmadam was the son of Er.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />of Melchi, of Addi, of Cosam, of Elmadam, of Er,<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 Melchi, which was <i>the son</i> of Addi, which was <i>the son</i> of Cosam, which was <i>the son</i> of Elmodam, which was <i>the son</i> of Er,<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 Melchi, <i>the son</i> of Addi, <i>the son</i> of Cosam, <i>the son</i> of Elmodam, <i>the son</i> of Er,<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 Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,<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 Melchi, the <i>son</i> of Addi, the <i>son</i> of Cosam, the <i>son</i> of Elmadam, the <i>son</i> of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Melchi, Addi, Cosam, Elmadam, Er, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of Melchi, of Addi, of Cosam, of Elmodam, of Er, <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 Melchi, who was the son of Addi, who was the son of Cosam, who was the son of Elmodam, who was the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er, <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 Neri, the [son] of Melchi, the [son] of Addi, the [son] of Cosam, the [son] of Elmodam, the [son] of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />of Melchi, of Addi, of Cosam, of Elmadam, of Er,<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 Neri, the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Of Melchi, of Addi, of Cosam, of Elmodam, of Er,<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 Melchi, who was of Addi, who was of Cosan, who was of Helmadan, who was of Her, <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 Melchi, who was of Addi, who was of Cosam, who was of Elmadam, who was of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er,<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 Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Kosam, the son of Elmodad, the son of Er,<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 Melki, son of Addi, son of Qosam, son of Elmodad, son of Ayr,<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 Malchi, son of Addi, son of Kosam, son of Elmodam, son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Melchi, Addi, Cosam, Elmodam, Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />of Melchi, of Addi, of Cosam, of Elmodam, of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />son of Neri, son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmodam, son of Er,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er,<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 Melchi, the <i>son</i> of Addi, the <i>son</i> of Cosam, the <i>son</i> of Elmadam, the <i>son</i> of Er,<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 Addi, the <i>son</i> of Kosam, the <i>son</i> of Elmodam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/3-28.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=1258" 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">27</span>the son of Joannen, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, <span class="reftext">28</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/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/78.htm" title="78: Addi (N-GMS) -- Addi, son of Cosam, and father of Melchi, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Probably of Hebrew origin; Addi, an Israelite.">of Addi,</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/2973.htm" title="2973: Kōsam (N-GMS) -- Cosam, son of Elmadam and father of Addi. Of Hebrew origin; Cosam an Israelite.">of Cosam,</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/1678.htm" title="1678: Elmadam (N-GMS) -- Elmadam, father of Cosam, son of Er. Of Hebrew origin; Elmodam, an Israelite.">of Elmadam,</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/2262.htm" title="2262: Ēr (N-GMS) -- Er, son of Joshua and father of Elmadam. Of Hebrew origin; Er, an Israelite.">of Er,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">29</span>the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,…<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/1-13.htm">Matthew 1:13-16</a></span><br />Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. / 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="/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/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1</a></span><br />Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.<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/3-19.htm">1 Chronicles 3:19-24</a></span><br />The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, / and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. / The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/haggai/2-2.htm">Haggai 2:2</a></span><br />“Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and also to the remnant of the people. Ask them,<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="/2_kings/24-17.htm">2 Kings 24:17</a></span><br />Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-10.htm">2 Chronicles 36:10</a></span><br />In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem.</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 Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Addi</a> <a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Cosam</a> <a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Elmadam</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-13.htm">Er</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-5.htm">Johanan</a> <a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Melchi</a> <a href="/luke/3-24.htm">Melki</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Neri</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Resa</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Shealtiel</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Zerubbabel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Addi</a> <a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Cosam</a> <a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Elmadam</a> <a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Er</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-23.htm">Johanan</a> <a href="/luke/3-29.htm">Melchi</a> <a href="/luke/3-24.htm">Melki</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Neri</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Resa</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-17.htm">Shealtiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-19.htm">Zerubbabel</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>the son of Melchi</b><br>Melchi is a name found in the genealogy of Jesus, indicating a lineage that traces back through the generations. The name Melchi is of Hebrew origin, meaning "my king" or "king." This name reflects the royal lineage that is significant in the context of Jesus' genealogy, emphasizing the fulfillment of the messianic prophecies that the Messiah would come from the line of David, a kingly line. The genealogies in the Gospels serve to establish Jesus' legal right to the throne of David, a key aspect of His identity as the promised Messiah.<p><b>the son of Addi</b><br>Addi is another name in the genealogy of Jesus, and while not much is known about him specifically, his inclusion in the genealogy highlights the continuity of God's plan through generations. The genealogies in the Bible often include lesser-known figures, underscoring the idea that God's purposes are worked out through ordinary people. This reflects the biblical theme that God uses all kinds of people to fulfill His divine purposes, and each person in the genealogy plays a role in the unfolding of salvation history.<p><b>the son of Cosam</b><br>Cosam is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus, and like many names in biblical genealogies, there is limited information about him. The presence of such names in the genealogy serves to connect Jesus to the broader history of Israel and to demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promises through a specific lineage. The genealogies in the Gospels are not merely historical records but theological affirmations of Jesus' rightful place in the history of God's people.<p><b>the son of Elmadam</b><br>Elmadam is another figure in the genealogy of Jesus, and his name, like others, contributes to the continuity of the genealogical record. The inclusion of Elmadam and others in the genealogy highlights the importance of each generation in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. The genealogies remind readers of the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which the Messiah would come, despite the challenges and failures of human history.<p><b>the son of Er</b><br>Er is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus, and while specific details about him are not provided, his inclusion is significant in the context of biblical genealogies. The genealogies serve to link Jesus to the patriarchs and to the promises made to them. Each name in the genealogy represents a link in the chain of God's covenantal promises, culminating in the birth of Jesus, who fulfills the prophecies and expectations of the Old Testament. The genealogies affirm the historical reality of Jesus' lineage and His connection to the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/melchi.htm">Melchi</a></b><br>A name in the genealogy of Jesus, possibly meaning "my king" in Hebrew. His role is primarily as an ancestor in the lineage of Jesus.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/addi.htm">Addi</a></b><br>Another ancestor in Jesus' genealogy. Little is known about him outside of this context.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cosam.htm">Cosam</a></b><br>Listed in the genealogy, his name may derive from a root meaning "diviner" or "oracle."<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/elmadam.htm">Elmadam</a></b><br>An ancestor of Jesus, with limited information available about him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/er.htm">Er</a></b><br>Also part of Jesus' genealogy, sharing a name with a more well-known biblical figure, the son of Judah, though they are not the same person.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect Jesus to the promises made to Abraham and David, affirming His rightful place as the Messiah.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_through_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Through Generations</a></b><br>The inclusion of these names, though obscure, demonstrates God's faithfulness in preserving the lineage through which He would bring salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/every_person_matters.htm">Every Person Matters</a></b><br>Even the lesser-known figures in Jesus' genealogy remind us that every person has a role in God's plan, encouraging us to see value in our own lives and contributions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_humanity_of_jesus.htm">The Humanity of Jesus</a></b><br>The genealogy emphasizes Jesus' human lineage, affirming His full humanity alongside His divinity, which is crucial for understanding His role as our mediator.<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/what_does_the_bible_say_on_arrogance.htm">In what location was Jesus baptized?</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/why_was_jesus_tempted_if_spirit-led.htm">How can Jesus be 'led by the Spirit' yet encounter direct temptation from the devil (Luke 4:1)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_god's_thoughts_superior.htm">Why did Jesus undergo baptism by John?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/3-28.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 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 Addi,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀδδὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Addi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_78.htm">Strong's 78: </a> </span><span class="str2">Addi, son of Cosam, and father of Melchi, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Probably of Hebrew origin; Addi, 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 Cosam,</span><br /><span class="grk">Κωσὰμ</span> <span class="translit">(Kōsam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2973.htm">Strong's 2973: </a> </span><span class="str2">Cosam, son of Elmadam and father of Addi. Of Hebrew origin; Cosam 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 Elmadam,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐλμαδὰμ</span> <span class="translit">(Elmadam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1678.htm">Strong's 1678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elmadam, father of Cosam, son of Er. Of Hebrew origin; Elmodam, 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 Er,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἢρ</span> <span class="translit">(Ēr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2262.htm">Strong's 2262: </a> </span><span class="str2">Er, son of Joshua and father of Elmadam. Of Hebrew origin; Er, an Israelite.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/3-28.htm">Luke 3:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/3-28.htm">Luke 3:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/3-28.htm">Luke 3:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/3-28.htm">Luke 3:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/3-28.htm">Luke 3:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/3-28.htm">Luke 3:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/3-28.htm">Luke 3:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/3-28.htm">Luke 3:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/3-28.htm">Luke 3:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/3-28.htm">Luke 3:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/3-28.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 3:28 The son of Melchi the son (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/3-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 3:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 3:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/3-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 3:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 3:29" /></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>