Lexical Summary Aminadab: Aminadab Original Word: Ἀμιναδάβ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Aminadab. Of Hebrew origin (Ammiynadab); Aminadab, an Israelite -- Aminadab. see HEBREW Ammiynadab NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Definition Amminadab, an Isr. ancestor of Christ NASB Translation Amminadab (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 284: ἈμιναδαβἈμιναδαβ, ὁ, עַמִּינָדָב; (servant of the prince (others, my people are noble; but cf. B. D. Topical Lexicon Identification Amminadab (Greek Ἀμιναδάβ) stands in the inspired record as a leader from the tribe of Judah, grandson of Hezron, son of Ram, father of Nahshon, and father-in-law of Aaron through his daughter Elisheba (Exodus 6:23). His name occurs three times in the Greek New Testament, each time within the genealogies of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:4; Luke 3:33). Scriptural Setting in the Genealogies Matthew’s legal genealogy traces the promise of the Messiah through the royal line of Judah. “Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon” (Matthew 1:4). Luke’s genealogy, moving backward from Jesus to Adam, includes the same link: “the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni” (Luke 3:33). By appearing in both lists, Amminadab anchors the continuity between Abrahamic covenant promises and their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Old Testament Background 1. Tribal Leadership: Numbers 1:7 lists Nahshon son of Amminadab as the prince of the tribe of Judah during the wilderness census. Amminadab therefore lived at the juncture where the family of Ram became the leading clan in Judah. Role in the Exodus Community Although Scripture offers no direct narrative about Amminadab’s personal deeds, his immediate descendants occupied critical leadership roles: These facts point to Amminadab’s family as one that modeled covenant fidelity and readiness for service during Israel’s formative years. Messianic Lineage and Christological Implications By connecting Abraham to David and ultimately to Jesus, Amminadab’s inclusion affirms that the Messiah would come through historical persons whose lives and relationships were orchestrated by divine providence. The linkage of Judah’s prince (Nahshon) and Levi’s high priest (Aaron) in Amminadab’s household prefigures Jesus Christ, the King-Priest after the order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 7:1-17), who fulfills both offices perfectly. Themes and Lessons for Ministry • Generational Faithfulness: Scripture highlights how covenant commitments ripple through families; the faith of one generation shapes the destiny of the next. Theological Reflection Amminadab’s brief appearance underlines the seamless harmony of Scripture. From Exodus to the Gospels, the Holy Spirit weaves a consistent narrative: God preserves a covenant lineage that culminates in Jesus Christ. The genealogical notices, often overlooked, serve as doctrinal pillars demonstrating that the incarnation occurred “when the fullness of time had come” (Galatians 4:4). Therefore, Amminadab is more than a name on a list; he is a witness to the faithfulness of God who keeps His promises across the centuries. Forms and Transliterations Αμιναδαβ Ἀμιναδάβ Ἀμιναδὰβ αμισθί Aminadab Aminadáb AminadàbLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:4 NGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀμιναδάβ Ἀμιναδὰβ δὲ NAS: was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab KJV: Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab INT: was father of Amminadab Amminadab moreover Matthew 1:4 N Luke 3:33 N |
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