Luke 3:31
New International Version
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

New Living Translation
Eliakim was the son of Melea. Melea was the son of Menna. Menna was the son of Mattatha. Mattatha was the son of Nathan. Nathan was the son of David.

English Standard Version
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

Berean Literal Bible
of Melea, of Menna, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David,

King James Bible
Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,

New King James Version
the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattathah, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

New American Standard Bible
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

NASB 1995
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

NASB 1977
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

Amplified Bible
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

Christian Standard Bible
son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,

American Standard Version
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

Contemporary English Version
Melea, Menna, Mattatha, Nathan, David,

English Revised Version
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,

Good News Translation
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

International Standard Version
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Melea, the son of Mainan, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

NET Bible
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

New Heart English Bible
of Maleah, of Menan, of Mattattah, of Nathan, of David,

Webster's Bible Translation
Who was the son of Melea, who was the son of Menan, who was the son of Mattatha, who was the son of Nathan, who was the son of David,

Weymouth New Testament
Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,

World English Bible
the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the [son] of Melea, the [son] of Mainan, the [son] of Mattatha, the [son] of Nathan,

Berean Literal Bible
of Melea, of Menna, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David,

Young's Literal Translation
the son of Melea, the son of Mainan, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan,

Smith's Literal Translation
Of Melea, of Menan, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who was of Melea, who was of Menna, who was of Mathatha, who was of Nathan, who was of David,

Catholic Public Domain Version
who was of Melea, who was of Menna, who was of Mattatha, who was of Nathan, who was of David,

New American Bible
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Melea, the son of Mani, the son of Matta, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Son of Melia, son of a Mainai, son of Matatha, son of Nathan, son of David,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
son of Meleah, son of Mainan, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,

Godbey New Testament
Melea, Mainan, Mattatha, Nathan, David,

Haweis New Testament
of Melea, of Menan, of Mattatha, of Nathan, of David,

Mace New Testament
son of Melea, son of Menan, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,

Weymouth New Testament
Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,

Worrell New Testament
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

Worsley New Testament
the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattatha,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Genealogy of Jesus
30the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim, 31the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, 32the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,…

Cross References
Matthew 1:6
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Acts 13:22-23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.

Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

Matthew 22:42-45
“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ...

Psalm 89:3-4
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah

2 Samuel 23:5
Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?

1 Chronicles 28:4
Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.

Psalm 132:11
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Ezekiel 34:23-24
I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken.


Treasury of Scripture

Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,

of Nathan.

2 Samuel 5:14
And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

1 Chronicles 3:5
And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:

1 Chronicles 14:4
Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

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Luke 3
1. The preaching and baptism of John;
15. his testimony of Jesus;
19. Herod imprisons John;
21. Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven.
23. The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards.














the son of Melea
The name "Melea" is of uncertain origin and meaning, but it is part of the genealogy of Jesus, emphasizing the historical and human lineage of Christ. This genealogy serves to connect Jesus to the promises made to the patriarchs and to show His rightful place in the line of David. The inclusion of Melea, though not a prominent biblical figure, underscores the authenticity and completeness of the genealogy, reminding us that every person in God's plan has significance, even if their role seems minor.

the son of Menna
"Menna" is another name that appears only in this genealogical context. The presence of such names highlights the meticulous care with which Luke traces Jesus' lineage. It reflects the importance of heritage and the fulfillment of God's promises through generations. This reminds us of the continuity of God's plan and His faithfulness across time, as each generation plays a part in the unfolding of His divine purpose.

the son of Mattatha
The name "Mattatha" is derived from the Hebrew root "mattan," meaning "gift." This can be seen as a symbolic reminder of the grace and gifts bestowed by God throughout history. In the context of Jesus' genealogy, it points to the ultimate gift of salvation through Christ. The inclusion of Mattatha in the lineage serves as a reminder of the blessings and gifts that God has woven into the fabric of human history, culminating in the gift of His Son.

the son of Nathan
Nathan, the son of David, is a significant figure because he represents a branch of David's line that is not the royal line of Solomon. This highlights the humility and unexpected nature of God's choices. Nathan's inclusion in the genealogy of Jesus emphasizes that God's ways are not always aligned with human expectations of power and prestige. It serves as a reminder that God often works through the humble and the overlooked to accomplish His purposes.

the son of David
David is a central figure in biblical history, known as a man after God's own heart and the king whose lineage was promised to bring forth the Messiah. The mention of David in Jesus' genealogy is crucial because it fulfills the Old Testament prophecies that the Messiah would come from the house of David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). This connection underscores Jesus' rightful claim to the throne of Israel and His role as the promised Savior. It also highlights God's faithfulness in keeping His covenant promises, reinforcing the hope and assurance that believers have in Christ as the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Melea,
Μελεὰ (Melea)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3190: Melea, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of uncertain origin; Meleas, an Israelite.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Menna,
Μεννὰ (Menna)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3104: Menna, Mainan, a proper name. Probably of Hebrew origin; Mainan, an Israelite.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Mattatha,
Ματταθὰ (Mattatha)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3160: Mattatha. Probably a shortened form of Mattathias; Mattatha, an Israelite.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Nathan,
Ναθὰμ (Natham)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3481: Nathan, son of David, and an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Nathan, an Israelite.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of David,
Δαυὶδ (Dauid)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1138: David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.


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