Lexicon Melchi: Melchi Original Word: Μελχί 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 Originof Hebrew origin melek Definition Melchi, the name of two Isr. NASB Translation Melchi (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3197: ΜελχίΜελχί (T Tr WH Μελχει; see εἰ, ἰ), ὁ (מַלְכִּי, my king), Melchi; 1. one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:24. 2. another of the same: Luke 3:28. 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. Englishman's Concordance Luke 3:24 NGRK: 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 |