Luke 3:35
New International Version
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

New Living Translation
Nahor was the son of Serug. Serug was the son of Reu. Reu was the son of Peleg. Peleg was the son of Eber. Eber was the son of Shelah.

English Standard Version
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

Berean Literal Bible
of Serug, of Reu, of Peleg, of Eber, of Shelah,

King James Bible
Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,

New King James Version
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

New American Standard Bible
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Heber, the son of Shelah,

NASB 1995
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Heber, the son of Shelah,

NASB 1977
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Heber, the son of Shelah,

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Heber, the son of Shelah,

Amplified Bible
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Heber, the son of Shelah,

Christian Standard Bible
son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah,

American Standard Version
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

Contemporary English Version
Serug, Reu, Peleg, Eber, Shelah;

English Revised Version
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah,

Good News Translation
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

International Standard Version
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

NET Bible
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

New Heart English Bible
of Serug, of Reu, of Peleg, of Eber, of Shelah,

Webster's Bible Translation
Who was the son of Serug, who was the son of Reu, who was the son of Peleg, who was the son of Heber, who was the son of Sala,

Weymouth New Testament
son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah,

World English Bible
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the [son] of Serug, the [son] of Reu, the [son] of Peleg, the [son] of Eber,

Berean Literal Bible
of Serug, of Reu, of Peleg, of Eber, of Shelah,

Young's Literal Translation
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber,

Smith's Literal Translation
Of Saruch, of Ragau, of Phalec, of Eber, of Sala,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who was of Sarug, who was of Ragau, who was of Phaleg, who was of Heber, who was of Sale,

Catholic Public Domain Version
who was of Serug, who was of Reu, who was of Peleg, who was of Eber, who was of Shelah,

New American Bible
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Serug, the son of Arau, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shalah,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Son of Serug, son of Arau, son of Phaleg, son of Eber, son of Shalah,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Salah,

Godbey New Testament
Phalek, Heber, Sala,

Haweis New Testament
of Saruch, of Ragau, of Phalec, of Heber, of Sala,

Mace New Testament
son of Ragau, son of Phalec, son of Heber, son of Sala,

Weymouth New Testament
son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah,

Worrell New Testament
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

Worsley New Testament
the son of Saruch, the son of Ragau, the son of Phalec, the son of Heber, the son of Sala, the son of Cainan,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Genealogy of Jesus
34the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, 35the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, 36the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,…

Cross References
Genesis 11:24-26
When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. / And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran.

Genesis 11:10-11
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:12-13
When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:14-15
When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:16-17
When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:18-19
When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. / And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:20-21
When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:22-23
When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:27-29
This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot. / During his father Terah’s lifetime, Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans. / And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah.

Genesis 11:30-32
But Sarai was barren; she had no children. / And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there. / Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.

1 Chronicles 1:24-27
So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah, / Eber, Peleg, Reu, / Serug, Nahor, Terah, ...

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Matthew 1:4-5
Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. / Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

Matthew 1:6-7
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, / Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.

Matthew 1:8-9
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. / Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.


Treasury of Scripture

Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,

Saruch.

Genesis 11:18-21
And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu: …

Serug, Reu.

Genesis 10:25
And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.

Peleg.

Genesis 11:16,17
And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: …

Eber.

Genesis 10:24
And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.

Genesis 11:12-15
And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah: …

Salah.

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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.














son of Serug
The name "Serug" is derived from the Hebrew root "sarag," which means to intertwine or to be entwined. This could symbolize the interconnectedness of generations and the weaving of God's plan through history. Serug is a descendant of Shem, Noah's son, and is part of the genealogy that leads to Abraham. His mention in the genealogy highlights the continuity of God's covenantal promises through specific lineages, emphasizing the divine orchestration of history.

son of Reu
Reu, whose name means "friend" or "shepherd," signifies the relational aspect of God's dealings with humanity. In the genealogical record, Reu represents a link in the chain of God's unfolding plan. His life, though not extensively detailed in Scripture, serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who played roles in the divine narrative, each contributing to the fulfillment of God's promises.

son of Peleg
Peleg's name is significant as it means "division" in Hebrew. Genesis 10:25 notes that in his days, "the earth was divided," which some scholars interpret as a reference to the division of languages at the Tower of Babel. This division was a pivotal moment in biblical history, demonstrating God's sovereignty over human affairs and His ability to use even human rebellion to accomplish His purposes.

son of Eber
Eber is an important figure as his name is the root of the term "Hebrew." This designation becomes significant as it identifies the ethnic and cultural lineage of the Israelites. Eber's inclusion in the genealogy underscores the continuity of God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, highlighting the faithfulness of God to His promises across generations.

son of Shelah
Shelah, whose name means "petition" or "request," may symbolize the human longing for divine intervention and guidance. As part of the genealogy, Shelah represents the ongoing narrative of God's interaction with humanity. His mention serves as a reminder of the prayers and petitions of God's people throughout history, and how God, in His timing, answers and fulfills His promises.

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 Serug,
Σεροὺχ (Serouch)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4562: Serug, an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Saruch, a patriarch.

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 Reu,
Ῥαγαῦ (Rhagau)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4466: Ragau (or Reu), an ancestor of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Ragau, a patriarch.

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 Peleg,
Φάλεκ (Phalek)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5317: Peleg, son of Eber, and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Phalek, a patriarch.

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 Eber,
Ἔβερ (Eber)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1443: Eber, father of Peleg and son of Shelah. Of Hebrew origin; Eber, a patriarch.

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 Shelah,
Σαλὰ (Sala)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4527: Sala, the name of two of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Sala, a patriarch.


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