3197. Melchi
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Melchi: Melchi

Original Word: Μελχί
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Melchi
Pronunciation: MEL-khee
Phonetic Spelling: (mel-khee')
Definition: Melchi
Meaning: Melchi, one of the ancestors of Jesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Melchi.

Of Hebrew origin (melek with pronominal suffix, my king); Melchi (i.e. Malki), the name of two Israelites -- Melchi.

see HEBREW melek

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Hebrew origin melek
Definition
Melchi, the name of two Isr.
NASB Translation
Melchi (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3197: Μελχί

Μελχί (T Tr WH Μελχει; see εἰ, ), (מַלְכִּי, my king), Melchi;

1. one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:24.

2. another of the same: Luke 3:28.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to the Hebrew name מַלְכִּי (Malki).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek Μελχί corresponds to the Hebrew מַלְכִּי (Malki), which is derived from the root word מֶלֶךְ (melek), meaning "king." This connection underscores the regal connotations of the name, aligning with the messianic expectations of a kingly figure in the line of David.

Usage: The name Melchi appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. It is used to identify two different ancestors in the lineage of Jesus.

Context: Melchi in the Genealogy of Jesus: The name Μελχί (Melchi) is found in the New Testament in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospel of Luke. Specifically, Melchi is mentioned in Luke 3:24 and Luke 3:28. In Luke 3:24, Melchi is listed as the son of Addi and the father of Neri. In Luke 3:28, another Melchi is noted as the son of Jannai and the father of Levi. These genealogical records highlight the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's lineage, tracing Jesus' ancestry through David and ultimately to Adam, underscoring His rightful place in the Davidic line and His connection to all humanity.
Theological Significance: The inclusion of Melchi in the genealogy emphasizes the historical and theological continuity between the Old and New Testaments. It reflects the divine orchestration of history to bring about the birth of Jesus, the promised Messiah. The genealogies serve to affirm Jesus' legitimate claim to the throne of David, fulfilling the covenant promises made to the patriarchs and the nation of Israel.

Forms and Transliterations
Μελχει Μελχεί Μελχὶ Melchi Melchì
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 3:24 N
GRK: Λευὶ τοῦ Μελχὶ τοῦ Ἰανναί
NAS: the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai,
KJV: which was [the son] of Levi, which was [the son] of Melchi, which was [the son] of Janna,
INT: of Levi of Melchi of Jannai

Luke 3:28 N
GRK: τοῦ Μελχὶ τοῦ Ἀδδὶ
NAS: the son of Melchi, the son of Addi,
KJV: Which was [the son] of Melchi, which was [the son] of Addi,
INT: of Melchi of Addi

Strong's Greek 3197
2 Occurrences


Μελχὶ — 2 Occ.















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