Lexical Summary Néri: Neri Original Word: Νηρί Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Neri. Of Hebrew origin (Neriyah); Neri (i.e. Nerijah), an Israelite -- Neri. see HEBREW Neriyah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Neriyyah Definition Neri, an Isr. NASB Translation Neri (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3518: ΝηρίΝηρί and (so T Tr WH) Νηρει (see εἰ, ἰ), ὁ (from נֵר, a lamp), Neri, the grandfather of Zerubbabel: Luke 3:27. Topical Lexicon Identification and Genealogical Placement Neri appears once in the Greek New Testament, in Luke 3:27, within the lineage of Jesus Christ traced by Luke. The Berean Standard Bible reads: “the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri.” Luke’s genealogy moves backward from Jesus to Adam and places Neri between Shealtiel and Zerubbabel, presenting him as the biological father of Shealtiel and thus as an ancestor of Jesus through David’s son Nathan (Luke 3:31). Historical and Biblical Background 1 Chronicles 3:17–19 records Shealtiel as a son of Jeconiah, the last king of Judah taken captive to Babylon. Luke, however, identifies Neri as Shealtiel’s father. Conservative interpreters have long harmonized the data by suggesting: • Adoption or levirate marriage: Jeconiah may have legally adopted Shealtiel after Neri died without male heirs, or Shealtiel may have been born to Neri’s widow in fulfillment of levirate duty, thus carrying Neri’s bloodline while bearing the royal title of Jeconiah’s household. Theological Significance in the Genealogy of Christ 1. Fulfillment of Davidic Covenant. By appearing in Luke’s genealogy, Neri participates in the chain that fulfills the promise that the Messiah would spring from David’s house (2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 11:1). His inclusion underscores how God preserved a faithful remnant during and after the exile, ensuring the covenant line endured. Lessons for Faith and Ministry • God’s faithfulness in details. A solitary name like Neri hidden in a genealogy reminds believers that every individual life can serve God’s unfolding plan. Summary and Key Truths Neri, mentioned only in Luke 3:27, stands at a critical juncture in the lineage of Christ, linking the post-exilic community to the promised Messiah through David’s son Nathan. His brief yet strategic presence highlights God’s meticulous providence, His ability to reconcile judgment with mercy, and His unwavering commitment to bring the true Light into the world. Forms and Transliterations Νηρει Νηρεί Νηρὶ Neri Nerì Nēri NērìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |