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Luke 3

Luke 3:28

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

Modern
…the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,
Traditional
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,
Literal
…of Melchi, of Addi, of Cosam, of Elmadam, of Er,
Latin
…qui fuit Melchi, qui fuit Addi, qui fuit Cosan, qui fuit Elmadan, qui fuit Her,

Original

Greek
English
…the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,

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

Addi: An ancestor of Jesus Christ Cosam: Ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy Elmadam: An ancestor of Jesus Christ Er: An ancestor of Jesus Melchi: An ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy

Glossary

Addi Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cosam Elmadam, Elmodam Er Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Melchi Messiah

Topics

Elmodam: An Ancestor of Jesus Er: An Ancestor of, Jesus 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 Melchi: Ancestor of Jesus: Remote Ancestor of Jesus The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of the Tribe of Judah: out Lord Sprang From