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Luke 3

Luke 3:26

The Genealogy of Jesus · Luke 3:23–38
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Translations

Modern
…the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,
Traditional
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,
Literal
…of Maath, of Mattathias, of Semein, of Josech, of Joda,
Latin
…qui fuit Mahath, qui fuit Mathathiæ, qui fuit Semei, qui fuit Joseph, qui fuit Juda,

Original

Greek
English
…the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,

Notes

Luke 3:23–38

This record of the family line of Jesus is in the opposite order from Matthew’s list (Matthew 1:1–17). Luke traces the family line of Jesus back to Adam. This may show that Jesus is connected to all people as the Son of God (Luke 3:38).

Matthew’s list moves from Abraham down to Joseph. It shows that Jesus is the rightful heir (legal ruler) of David’s throne and the one who receives God’s promises to Abraham.

The two lists are very different. Because of this, some people suggest that Luke’s list is actually Mary’s family line (see study note on 3:23). If so, Mary may have been one of Luke’s main sources when he wrote his Gospel.

Theme notes and profiles

Judah Ancestors of Jesus

Parallels

Ruth 4:18–22 Matthew 1:1–17

People

Joda: An ancestor of Jesus Christ Josech: An ancestor of Jesus Christ Maath: Ancestor of Jesus Christ Mattathias: An ancestor of Jesus Christ Semein: Ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Joda Josech Joseph Juda (Person) Luke, Gospel of Maath Mattathias Messiah Semei, Semein

Topics

Genealogies of Christ: Given Genealogy of Joseph Genealogy: To Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Genealogy of Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Joseph: Husband of Mary: His Genealogy Joseph: Three Ancestors of Joseph Maath: An Ancestor of Jesus Mattathias: An Ancestor of Jesus Semei: An Ancestor of Jesus The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of the Tribe of Judah: out Lord Sprang From