Lexical Summary Naassón: Nahshon Original Word: Ναασσών Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Naasson. Of Hebrew origin (Nachshown); Naasson (i.e. Nachshon), an Israelite -- Naasson. see HEBREW Nachshown NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Nachshon Definition Nahshon, an Isr. NASB Translation Nahshon (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3476: ΝαασσώνΝαασσών (נַחְשׁון (i. e. 'diviner', 'enchanter')), ὁ, indeclinable, Naasson (or Naashon, or (best) Nahshon), a man mentioned in (Exodus 6:23; Numbers 1:7; Ruth 4:20) Matthew 1:4 and Luke 3:32. Topical Lexicon Old Testament Background Nahshon, son of Amminadab and descendant of Judah, emerges in the wilderness generation following the Exodus. He is introduced in Exodus and Numbers as the chief of the tribe of Judah (Numbers 1:7) and brother-in-law to Aaron through his sister Elisheba (Exodus 6:23). In rabbinic memory he is remembered for stepping into the Red Sea in faith, a tradition that aligns with his scriptural profile as a courageous leader. Role in the Exodus Community 1. Tribal Leadership: As Judah’s representative, Nahshon headed the largest tribe and camped on the east side of the tabernacle, setting out first whenever Israel broke camp (Numbers 2:3; 10:14). Place within the Messianic Line Nahshon serves as a pivotal link in the royal genealogy: Judah → Perez → Hezron → Ram → Amminadab → Nahshon → Salmon → Boaz → Obed → Jesse → David. By connecting the wilderness generation to David, Nahshon anchors the promises made to Judah (Genesis 49:10) in the historical life of Israel and prepares the way for the everlasting King. New Testament Usage The name appears three times in the Greek New Testament, all within the genealogies of Jesus Christ: twice in Matthew 1:4 (variant spellings) and once in Luke 3:32. Matthew, writing with a Judean audience in view, traces Messiah through David and Solomon; Luke, emphasizing universal scope, moves backward from Jesus to Adam. Both agree at Nahshon, affirming the unity of the biblical witness regarding Jesus’ rightful descent. Matthew 1:4: “Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.” Theological and Ministry Implications 1. Faithful Transition: Nahshon stands at a threshold—the first generation born in Egypt yet marching toward the Promised Land. His leadership during a season of transition encourages modern believers facing change to step forward in trust. Key References Exodus 6:23; Numbers 1:7; 2:3; 7:12-17; 10:14; Ruth 4:20-22; 1 Chronicles 2:10-12; Matthew 1:4; Luke 3:32 Forms and Transliterations Ναασσων Ναασσών Ναασσὼν νάβλα ναβλαίς νάβλαις νάβλας ναύλαις ναύλας Naasson Naassōn Naassṓn NaassṑnLinks 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 Ναασσών Ναασσὼν δὲ NAS: the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon KJV: Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson INT: was father of Nahshon Nahshon moreover Matthew 1:4 N Luke 3:32 N |
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