Luke 3:32

Translations

Modern

…the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

Traditional

Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,

Literal

…of Jesse, of Obed, of Boaz, of Sala, of Nahshon,

Latin

…qui fuit Jesse, qui fuit Obed, qui fuit Booz, qui fuit Salmon, qui fuit Naasson,

Original

Greek

English

…the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

Notes

Luke 3:32

Boaz married Ruth, who was from Moab (see Ruth 2–4).

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

David Judah Ancestors of Jesus

Related verses

Ruth 4:18–22
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron,
Isaiah 11:1–2
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
Matthew 1:3–6
Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.
1 Chronicles 2:10–15
Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.
Acts 13:22–23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’
Numbers 1:7
…from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab;
1 Kings 12:16
When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home,
1 Samuel 20:31
For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!”
Psalm 72:20
Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.
1 Samuel 17:58
“Whose son are you, young man?” asked Saul. “I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem,” David replied.
Numbers 7:12
On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah drew near with his offering.
Numbers 2:3
On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab,

Parallels

Ruth 4:18–22 Matthew 1:1–17

People

Boaz: Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, ancestor of David and Jesus Jesse: Father of King David Nahshon: Son of Amminadab, leader of Judah, ancestor of David Obed: Son of Boaz and Ruth Salmon: Son of Nahshon; husband of Rahab; ancestor of David

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Boaz (Person) Booz David Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Messiah Naasson Nahshon Obed Root of Jesse Sala Salmon (Person)

Topics

Boaz: An Ancestor of Jesus David: King of Israel: Genealogy of 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 Naashon in the Lineage of Christ Obed: Son of Boaz and Grandfather of David Salma: Called Also Salmon in the Lineage of Joseph The Human Nature of Christ: Genealogy of the Tribe of Judah: out Lord Sprang From

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