284. Aminadab

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Aminadab: Aminadab

Original Word: Ἀμιναδάβ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Aminadab
Pronunciation: ah-mee-nah-DAB
Phonetic Spelling: (am-ee-nad-ab')
Definition: Aminadab
Meaning: Amminadab, son of Ram and father of Nahshon, one of the ancestors of Jesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Aminadab.

Of Hebrew origin (Ammiynadab); Aminadab, an Israelite -- Aminadab.

see HEBREW Ammiynadab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin
Definition
Amminadab, an Isr. ancestor of Christ
NASB Translation
Amminadab (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 284: Ἀμιναδαβ

Ἀμιναδαβ, ὁ, עַמִּינָדָב; (servant of the prince (others, my people are noble; but cf. B. D. under the word)) (A. V. Aminadab), the proper name of one of the ancestors of Christ (1 Chronicles 2:10 (A. V. Amminadab)): Matthew 1:4; Luke 3:33 (not WH. See B. D. under the word).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name אֲמִינָדָב (Amminadab), which is a combination of two elements: "ammi" meaning "my people" and "nadab" meaning "willing" or "generous."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Hebrew entry for Aminadab is Strong's Hebrew 5992, אֲמִינָדָב (Amminadab). This Hebrew name appears in the Old Testament, particularly in the genealogies and historical narratives, such as in the Book of Ruth (Ruth 4:19-20) and the Book of Chronicles (1 Chronicles 2:10).

By tracing the lineage of Jesus through figures like Aminadab, the New Testament writers emphasize the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the divine orchestration of history leading to the advent of the Savior.

Usage: The name Aminadab appears in the genealogies of Jesus Christ and is mentioned in the context of the lineage of David. It is used in the New Testament to trace the ancestry of Jesus, highlighting the fulfillment of messianic prophecies.

Context: Aminadab is a significant figure in biblical genealogies, appearing in the lineage of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospels. In the New Testament, Aminadab is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:4) and the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:33). He is noted as the father of Nahshon, who was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus. Aminadab's inclusion in the genealogies underscores the continuity of God's covenant promises through the generations, leading to the birth of the Messiah. His name reflects the noble and willing character attributed to his lineage, which played a crucial role in the history of Israel and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

Forms and Transliterations

Αμιναδαβ Ἀμιναδάβ Ἀμιναδὰβ αμισθί Aminadab Aminadáb Aminadàb

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 1:4 N
GRK: 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
GRK: τὸν Ἀμιναδάβ Ἀμιναδὰβ δὲ ἐγέννησεν
NAS: of Amminadab, Amminadab the father
KJV: Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson;
INT: Amminadab Amminadab moreover was father of

Luke 3:33 N
GRK: τοῦ Ἀμιναδὰβ τοῦ Ἀδμὶν
NAS: the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin,
KJV: Which was [the son] of Aminadab, which was [the son] of Aram,
INT: of Amminadab of Admin

Strong's Greek 284
3 Occurrences

Ἀμιναδάβ — 3 Occ.