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Cainan was the son of Arphaxad. Arphaxad was the son of Shem. Shem was the son of Noah. Noah was the son of Lamech. <a href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Shem, of Noah, of Lamech, <a href="/kjv/luke/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech, <a href="/nkjv/luke/3.htm">New King James Version</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/nasb_/luke/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/nasb77/luke/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, <a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, <a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Cainan, Arphaxad, Shem, Noah, Lamech, <a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, <a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> of Kenan, of Arpachshad, of Shem, of Noah, of Lamech, <a href="/wbt/luke/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who was the son of Cainan, who was the son of Arphaxad, who was the son of Shem, who was the son of Noah, who was the son of Lamech, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> son of Cainan, son of Arpachshad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech,<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the [son] of Salah, the [son] of Cainan, the [son] of Arphaxad, the [son] of Shem, the [son] of Noah, the [son] of Lamech, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Shem, of Noah, of Lamech, <a href="/ylt/luke/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the son of Salah, the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Sem, of Noe, of Lamech,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who was of Cainan, who was of Arphaxad, who was of Sem, who was of Noe, who was of Lamech, <a href="/cpdv/luke/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> who was of Cainan, who was of Arphaxad, who was of Shem, who was Of Noah, who was of Lamech, <a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Son of Qainan, son of Arphakshar, son of Shaym, son of Noah, son of Lamek,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> son of Kenan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, <a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Cainan, Arphaxad, Shem, Noah, Lamech, <a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Sem, of Noe, of Lamech, <a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Sem, son of Noe, son of Lamech, son of Mathusala, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> son of Cainan, son of Arpachshad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, <a href="/worrell/luke/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, <a href="/worsley/luke/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> the son of Arphaxad, the son of Sem, the son of Noe, <a href="/parallel/luke/3-36.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=1319" 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> …35the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, 36<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> <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/742.htm" title="742: Arphaxad (N-GMS) -- Arphaxad, son of Shem, and father of Cainan. Of Hebrew origin; Arphaxad, a post-diluvian patriarch.">of Arphaxad,</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/4590.htm" title="4590: Sēm (N-GMS) -- Shem, a son of Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Sem, a patriarch.">of Shem,</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/3575.htm" title="3575: Nōe (N-GMS) -- (Hebrew) Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Noe, a patriarch.">of Noah,</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/2984.htm" title="2984: Lamech (N-GMS) -- (Hebrew), Lamech, son of Methuselah and father of Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Lamech, a patriarch.">of Lamech,</a> 37the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,…<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="/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="/genesis/10-21.htm">Genesis 10:21-25</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="/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/9-18.htm">Genesis 9:18-19</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. <a href="/genesis/5-32.htm">Genesis 5:32</a> After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. <a href="/genesis/6-10.htm">Genesis 6:10</a> And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. <a href="/genesis/7-13.htm">Genesis 7:13</a> On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons— <a href="/genesis/8-16.htm">Genesis 8:16-19</a> “Come out of the ark, you and your wife, along with your sons and their wives. / Bring out all the living creatures that are with you—birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground—so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it.” / So Noah came out, along with his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives. ... <a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Genesis 9:1</a> And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. <a href="/genesis/9-28.htm">Genesis 9:28-29</a> After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died. <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-16</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="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68-73</a> “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ... <a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a> So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. <a href="/luke/2-11.htm">Luke 2:11</a> Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,Cainan.<a href="/luke/11-12.htm">Luke 11:12</a> Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?Sem.<a href="/genesis/5-32.htm">Genesis 5:32</a> And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<a href="/genesis/7-13.htm">Genesis 7:13</a> In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark;<a href="/genesis/9-18.htm">Genesis 9:18,26,27</a> And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan… Shem.<a href="/luke/17-27.htm">Luke 17:27</a> They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.<a href="/genesis/5-29.htm">Genesis 5:29,30</a> And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed… <a href="/genesis/6-8.htm">Genesis 6:8-10,22</a> But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD… Noah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Arphaxad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">Cainan</a> <a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Ca-I'nan</a> <a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-3.htm">Lamech</a> <a href="/matthew/24-38.htm">Noah</a> <a href="/matthew/24-38.htm">Noe</a> <a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Peleg</a> <a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Reu</a> <a href="/genesis/11-15.htm">Salah</a> <a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Serug</a> <a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Shelah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Shem</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Arphaxad</a> <a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Cainan</a> <a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Ca-I'nan</a> <a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Lamech</a> <a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Noah</a> <a href="/luke/17-26.htm">Noe</a> <a href="/genesis/10-25.htm">Peleg</a> <a href="/genesis/11-18.htm">Reu</a> <a href="/genesis/10-24.htm">Salah</a> <a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Serug</a> <a href="/genesis/10-24.htm">Shelah</a> <a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Shem</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 Cainan Cainan is a figure mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus, appearing in some manuscripts of Luke but not in the genealogies of Genesis. This discrepancy has led to various interpretations, including the possibility of a scribal addition or a different tradition. Cainan is also mentioned in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, which suggests an ancient tradition that included him. His inclusion in Luke's genealogy emphasizes the continuity of God's plan through generations, highlighting the faithfulness of God in preserving the lineage leading to Christ.the son of Arphaxad Arphaxad is a significant figure in the genealogies of Genesis, being a son of Shem and an ancestor of Abraham. His name is associated with the region of Arpachshad, which some scholars identify with areas in northern Mesopotamia. Arphaxad's place in the genealogy underscores the movement of God's redemptive plan from the post-flood world through the line of Shem, eventually leading to the establishment of the Hebrew people. This connection to Shem also ties into the blessings pronounced by Noah, where Shem's descendants are particularly blessed (<a href="/genesis/9-26.htm">Genesis 9:26</a>).the son of Shem Shem is one of Noah's three sons and is often considered the ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites. The name "Shem" means "name" or "renown," and his descendants are seen as carrying the promise of God's blessing. Shem's lineage is significant in biblical history, as it is through his line that Abraham, and ultimately Jesus, is born. The blessing of Shem by Noah (<a href="/genesis/9-26.htm">Genesis 9:26-27</a>) is seen as a prophetic indication of the special role his descendants would play in God's plan of salvation.the son of Noah Noah is a pivotal figure in the Bible, known for his righteousness and obedience in building the ark and surviving the flood. His story is a type of Christ, as Noah becomes a savior of humanity and a restorer of creation. The covenant God makes with Noah after the flood (<a href="/genesis/9-8.htm">Genesis 9:8-17</a>) is a foundational moment in biblical history, symbolizing God's mercy and the promise of preservation. Noah's role as a new Adam, starting a new human lineage, prefigures the new creation brought about through Jesus Christ.the son of Lamech Lamech, the father of Noah, is noted for his prophetic words concerning his son, which express hope for relief from the curse of the ground (<a href="/genesis/5-29.htm">Genesis 5:29</a>). This reflects the human longing for redemption and restoration, themes that are fulfilled in Christ. Lamech's life bridges the antediluvian world and the new world post-flood, symbolizing the continuity of God's purposes despite human sinfulness. His mention in the genealogy highlights the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant through whom the promise of salvation would come.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/cainan.htm">Cainan</a> A figure listed in the genealogy of Jesus. His inclusion in some manuscripts has been a topic of discussion among scholars. 2. <a href="/topical/a/arphaxad.htm">Arphaxad</a> A descendant of Shem, Arphaxad is noted in the genealogies as an ancestor of Abraham, linking the post-flood world to the patriarchs. 3. <a href="/topical/s/shem.htm">Shem</a> One of Noah's three sons, Shem is significant as the ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/n/noah.htm">Noah</a> A righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood, Noah is a pivotal figure in the account of God's judgment and mercy. 5. <a href="/topical/l/lamech.htm">Lamech</a> The father of Noah, Lamech is part of the antediluvian genealogy that connects the pre-flood and post-flood worlds.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a> Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness across generations and His unfolding plan of salvation. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_faithfulness.htm">God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness</a> The inclusion of specific individuals in Jesus' genealogy highlights God's sovereign choice and His faithfulness to His promises, despite human failings. <a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_god's_redemptive_plan.htm">The Continuity of God's Redemptive Plan</a> From Noah to Jesus, the genealogies show a continuous line of God's redemptive work, reminding us that we are part of a larger account. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_individuals.htm">The Role of Faithful Individuals</a> Figures like Noah and Shem remind us of the impact of faithful obedience to God, encouraging us to live lives that honor Him. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_spiritual_heritage.htm">Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage</a> Just as the Israelites traced their lineage to understand their identity, Christians can find their spiritual heritage in Christ, who fulfills these genealogical promises.<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/why_is_'cainan'_in_luke_3_36_omitted_elsewhere.htm">Luke 3:36 – How do we address the mention of “Cainan” in Luke’s genealogy when some Old Testament texts appear to omit this name?</a> <a href="/q/how_could_genesis_lifespans_be_accurate.htm">How could the long lifespans of Genesis characters (e.g., Methuselah living 969 years) be historically accurate?</a> <a href="/q/what_supports_genesis_5's_literal_ages.htm">What evidence supports the literal interpretation of these genealogies given the immense periods claimed (Genesis 5)?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_genesis_11_genealogies_align.htm">How do the genealogies in Genesis 11:10–26 align with other biblical genealogies that list the same figures but show different ages and time spans? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/luke/3-36.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 Cainan, Καϊνὰμ (Kainam) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2536.htm">Strong's 2536: </a> (Hebrew), Cainan, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Cainan, the name of two patriarchs. 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 Arphaxad, Ἀρφαξὰδ (Arphaxad) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_742.htm">Strong's 742: </a> Arphaxad, son of Shem, and father of Cainan. Of Hebrew origin; Arphaxad, a post-diluvian patriarch. 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 Shem, Σὴμ (Sēm) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4590.htm">Strong's 4590: </a> Shem, a son of Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Sem, a patriarch. 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 Noah, Νῶε (Nōe) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3575.htm">Strong's 3575: </a> (Hebrew) Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Noe, a patriarch. 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 Lamech, Λάμεχ (Lamech) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2984.htm">Strong's 2984: </a> (Hebrew), Lamech, son of Methuselah and father of Noah. 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