Luke 3:24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

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New International Version
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melki, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

New Living Translation
Heli was the son of Matthat. Matthat was the son of Levi. Levi was the son of Melki. Melki was the son of Jannai. Jannai was the son of Joseph.

English Standard Version
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Berean Literal Bible
of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Jannai, of Joseph,

King James Bible
Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,

New King James Version
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph,

New American Standard Bible
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

NASB 1995
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

NASB 1977
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Amplified Bible
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Christian Standard Bible
son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,

American Standard Version
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Contemporary English Version
Matthat, Levi, Melchi, Jannai, Joseph,

English Revised Version
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,

Good News Translation
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

International Standard Version
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph,

NET Bible
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

New Heart English Bible
of Mattat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Jannai, of Joseph,

Webster's Bible Translation
Who was the son of Matthat, who was the son of Levi, who was the son of Melchi, who was the son of Janna, who was the son of Joseph,

Weymouth New Testament
son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,

World English Bible
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
the [son] of Eli, the [son] of Matthat, the [son] of Levi, the [son] of Melchi, the [son] of Janna, the [son] of Joseph,

Berean Literal Bible
of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Jannai, of Joseph,

Young's Literal Translation
the son of Eli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph,

Smith's Literal Translation
Of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Janna, of Joseph,

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Who was of Levi, who was of Melchi, who was of Janne, who was of Joseph,

Catholic Public Domain Version
who was of Levi, who was of Melchi, who was of Jannai, who was of Joseph,

New American Bible
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melki, son of Yannai, son of Yoseph,

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Malchi, son of Janna, son of Joseph,

Godbey New Testament
Matthat, Levi, Melchi, Janna, Joseph:

Haweis New Testament
of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Janna, of Joseph,

Mace New Testament
son of Heli, son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Janna, son of Joseph,

Weymouth New Testament
son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai, son of Joseph,

Worrell New Testament
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Worsley New Testament
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi,

Additional Translations ...

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Context

The Genealogy of Jesus
23Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, 24the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, 25the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,…

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Cross References

Matthew 1:16
and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Matthew 1:15
Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,

Matthew 1:14
Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud.

Matthew 1:13
Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.

Matthew 1:12
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

1 Chronicles 3:17-19
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,

Ezra 3:2
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.

Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

Haggai 1:1
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

Zechariah 6:11
Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak.

Matthew 1:11
and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.

Matthew 1:10
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,

Matthew 1:9
Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.

Matthew 1:8
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.

Matthew 1:7
Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.

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Luke 3

1. The preaching and baptism of John;
15. his testimony of Jesus;
19. Herod imprisons John;
21. Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven.
23. The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards.

Berean Study Bible

the son of Matthat
The phrase "the son of Matthat" introduces us to a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus. The name Matthat is of Hebrew origin, possibly derived from "Mattithiah," meaning "gift of Yahweh." This highlights the divine providence and grace that permeates the lineage of Jesus. In a broader sense, it reminds us that each person in this genealogy, though perhaps obscure in historical records, played a vital role in God's redemptive plan. The inclusion of Matthat emphasizes the continuity of God's promises through generations.

the son of Levi
"Levi" is a name with significant biblical heritage, originally associated with one of the twelve tribes of Israel, the Levites, who were set apart for religious duties. Although this Levi is not the same as the patriarch, the name evokes a sense of spiritual heritage and dedication to God. It serves as a reminder of the priestly calling and the importance of spiritual leadership within the family line leading to Jesus.

the son of Melchi
The name "Melchi" is less known in the biblical narrative, yet its presence in the genealogy underscores the theme of divine orchestration. The name may be related to "Melech," meaning "king" in Hebrew, which subtly points to the royal lineage of Jesus. This connection to kingship is a recurring theme in the genealogies, affirming Jesus' rightful place as the King of Kings.

the son of Jannai
"Jannai" is another name that does not appear frequently in Scripture, yet its inclusion is significant. The name may be derived from "Yochanan," meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This highlights the grace of God that flows through the generations, culminating in the ultimate act of grace through Jesus Christ. It serves as a reminder of God's unmerited favor and the fulfillment of His promises.

the son of Joseph
The mention of "Joseph" here is distinct from Joseph, the husband of Mary. This Joseph is part of the lineage that traces back through David, emphasizing the legal and royal heritage of Jesus. The name Joseph, meaning "He will add," reflects God's ability to multiply blessings and fulfill His covenant promises. It is a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which the Savior would come.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 23b-38. - THE EARTHLY GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST. Although in every Hebrew family the hope seems to have been cherished that the promised Messiah would be born among them, yet generally the prophetic utterances were understood to point to the Deliverer springing from the royal house of David. To demonstrate that this was actually true in the case of the reputed Son of Mary and Joseph, both the genealogies contained in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke were compiled from private and public records. It is well known that these family trees were preserved with care in well-nigh every Jewish family. The sacred books compiled after the return from Babylon - 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah - with their long tables of descent, show us that these family records existed then. Josephus (second century) thus writes: "I relate my genealogy as I find it recorded in the public tables" ('Life,' ch. 1.). In his work against Apion (1:7) he says, "From all the countries in which our priests are scattered abroad, they send to Jerusalem [in order that their children may be placed on the official roll] papers with the names of their parents and their ancestors; these papers are formally witnessed." It follows that, if such care were taken in the case of the numerous priestly houses, equal attention would be paid to their family records by the comparatively few families who boasted their descent from King David and the ancient royal house. R. Hillel, the renowned teacher, who lived in the days of Jesus Christ, belonged to the poor among the people, and yet he was able to prove, from existent records, that he was one of David's descendants. Some seventy years later, the grandchildren of Jude, the reputed brother of the Lord, a son of Joseph, were summoned to Rome, and appeared before the Emperor Domitian as descendants of the old royal house of David. Now, no further comment would be necessary upon this elaborate "table" of St. Luke did there not exist in St. Matthew's Gospel another family tree, purporting to be the line of Messiah's ancestors. Between these two tables there are many important differences. How are these to be explained? On this subject in different times many works have been written. In the present Commentary the writer does not propose to examine the details of the two tables of SS. Matthew and Luke; the question of the existence of the two records will alone be dealt with. The various smaller points of discrepancy in the registers of SS. Matthew and Luke, although curious and striking, are utterly barren of interest to the great majority of students of the Divine Word. The reader who may wish to examine these is referred - among modern scholars' works on this subject - to Bishop Harvey's exhaustive work on the genealogy of the Lord; to Archdeacon Farrar's Excursus in his 'Commentary on St, Luke' in the 'Cambridge Bible for Schools;' and to Professor Godet's Commentary on this Gospel. We will confine ourselves here to three points.

(1) Why does St. Luke insert his table of Messiah's earthly descent in this place?

(2) For what reason does he trace up the long ancestral line to Adam?

(3) What is the broad outline of the explanation of St. Luke's divergency from the genealogical table of St. Matthew? (1) and (2) can be shortly answered. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Matthat,
Μαθθὰτ (Maththat)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3158: Matthat, an ancestor of Jesus. Probably a shortened form of Mattathias; Matthat, the name of two Israelites.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Levi,
Λευὶ (Leui)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3017: Of Hebrew origin; Levi, the name of three Israelites.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Melchi,
Μελχὶ (Melchi)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3197: Melchi, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Melchi, the name of two Israelites.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Jannai,
Ἰανναὶ (Iannai)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2388: Probably of Hebrew origin; Janna, an Israelite.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Joseph,
Ἰωσὴφ (Iōsēph)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2501: Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.

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