Lexical Summary Arphaxad: Arphaxad Original Word: Ἀρφαξάδ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Arphaxad. Of Hebrew origin ('Arpakshad); Arphaxad, a post-diluvian patriarch -- Arphaxad. see HEBREW 'Arpakshad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Arpakshad Definition Arphaxad, a son of Shem and an ancestor of Christ NASB Translation Arphaxad (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 742: ΑρφαξαδΑρφαξαδ, ὁ, Arphaxad (אַרְפַּכְשַׁד), son of Shem (Genesis 10:22, 24; Genesis 11:10, 12,(cf. Jos. Antiquities 1, 6, 4)): Luke 3:36. Topical Lexicon Identification and lineage Arphaxad is a post-Flood patriarch, third-named son of Shem and grandson of Noah (Genesis 10:22). Through his line came Eber, Peleg, Terah, and ultimately Abraham, making Arphaxad a critical link between the preservation of humanity after the deluge and the establishment of the covenant people. His genealogy is preserved in Genesis 10:22-24; 11:10-13 and 1 Chronicles 1:17-18. Occurrences in Scripture Old Testament: Genesis 10; Genesis 11; 1 Chronicles 1. New Testament: Luke 3:36, where his name appears once in Greek (Ἀρφαξάδ) within the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Role in the Messianic genealogy Luke traces the human ancestry of the Messiah all the way to Adam to underscore the universality of Christ’s redemptive work. By including Arphaxad, Luke connects Jesus to the post-Flood patriarchal line and through Shem to the blessing pronounced by Noah (Genesis 9:26). “the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah” (Luke 3:36-36) situates Jesus within the stream of divine promise that flowed from Noah to Abraham and culminated in the incarnation. Historical context after the Flood Arphaxad was born two years after the Flood (Genesis 11:10), a time when humanity was re-establishing itself. His lifetime overlaps the Babel dispersion (Genesis 11:1-9), suggesting that the preservation of a faithful remnant was already underway. Through his descendant Eber, the term “Hebrew” arises (Genesis 10:24–25), marking the line that will produce the covenant nation of Israel. Covenantal themes 1. Preservation: God preserves a righteous seed through which the promise given in Genesis 3:15 advances. Prophetic significance The blessings pronounced on Shem (Genesis 9:26) find their realization in Christ. Arphaxad’s placement in that line testifies that God’s prophetic declarations are fulfilled with precision. The singular New Testament occurrence underscores that even seemingly obscure figures serve a divinely appointed purpose in the unfolding revelation. Lessons for ministry and discipleship • Faithfulness in obscurity: Arphaxad receives no recorded exploits, yet his faithfulness ensured the continuation of the redemptive line. Ministry often advances through unsung obedience as much as through celebrated deeds. Impact on biblical theology Arphaxad serves as a hinge between antediluvian and Abrahamic epochs. His genealogy structures major Biblical narratives: the Table of Nations, the call of Abraham, the formation of Israel, and the arrival of the Messiah. Thus, his single New Testament mention bears rich theological weight, reminding readers that God orchestrates history through individual lives to accomplish His redemptive purposes. Forms and Transliterations Αρφαξαδ Ἀρφαξάδ Ἀρφαξὰδ Arphaxad ArphaxádLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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