Matthew 1:4 Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.

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New International Version
Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,

New Living Translation
Ram was the father of Amminadab. Amminadab was the father of Nahshon. Nahshon was the father of Salmon.

English Standard Version
and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon,

Berean Standard Bible
Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.

Berean Literal Bible
And Ram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon.

King James Bible
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

New King James Version
Ram begot Amminadab, Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon.

New American Standard Bible
Ram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, and Nahshon fathered Salmon.

NASB 1995
Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.

NASB 1977
and to Ram was born Amminadab; and to Amminadab, Nahshon; and to Nahshon, Salmon;

Legacy Standard Bible
And Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon was the father of Salmon.

Amplified Bible
Ram was the father of Aminadab, Aminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.

Christian Standard Bible
Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon,

American Standard Version
and Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon; and Nahshon begat Salmon;

English Revised Version
and Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon; and Nahshon begat Salmon;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Ram] the father of Amminadab, [Amminadab] the father of Nahshon, [Nahshon] the father of Salmon.

International Standard Version
Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, and Nahshon fathered Salmon.

Majority Standard Bible
Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.

NET Bible
Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,

New Heart English Bible
and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

Weymouth New Testament
Ram of Amminadab; Amminadab of Nahshon; Nahshon of Salmon;

World English Bible
Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and Ram begot Amminadab, and Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon,

Berean Literal Bible
And Ram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon.

Young's Literal Translation
and Ram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Aram begot Aminadab. And Aminadab begot Naasson. And Naasson begot Salmon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Ram conceived Amminadab. And Amminadab conceived Nahshon. And Nahshon conceived Salmon.

New American Bible
Ram the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,

New Revised Standard Version
and Aram the father of Aminadab, and Aminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Aram begot Aminadab; Aminadab begot Nahson; Nahson begot Salmon;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Aram begot Aminadab, Aminadab begot Nahshon, Nahshon begot Salmon

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
Aram begot Aminidab: Aminidab begot Nahshon: Nahshon begot Salmon:

Godbey New Testament
and Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

Haweis New Testament
and Aram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab begat Naasson, and Naasson begat Salmon,

Mace New Testament
Aram the father of Aminadab, Aminadab the father of Naasson, Naasson the father of Salmon.

Weymouth New Testament
Ram of Amminadab; Amminadab of Nahshon; Nahshon of Salmon;

Worrell New Testament
and Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

Worsley New Testament
and Esrom begat Aram, and Aram begat Aminadab, and Aminadab begat Naasson, and Naasson begat Salmon,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Genealogy of Jesus
…3Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. 4Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. 5Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,…

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Cross References

Luke 3:32-33
the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, / the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

Ruth 4:19-20
Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon,

1 Chronicles 2:9-10
The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. / Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.

Numbers 1:7
from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab;

1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”

1 Samuel 17:12
Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years.

1 Chronicles 2:13-15
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third, / Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth, / Ozem sixth, and David seventh.

1 Chronicles 2:50-51
These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, / Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.

1 Chronicles 2:54
The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,

1 Chronicles 2:55
and the clans of the scribes who lived at Jabez—the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.

1 Chronicles 4:1
The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.

1 Chronicles 4:4
Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.

1 Chronicles 4:21-22
The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea, / Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.)

1 Chronicles 4:31
Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.

1 Chronicles 4:39
and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.

Treasury of Scripture

And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

Aminadab.

Ruth 4:19,20
And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab, …

1 Chronicles 2:10-12
And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah; …

Amminadab.

Numbers 1:7
Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

Numbers 2:3
And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah.

Numbers 7:12,17
And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah: …

Nahshon.

Luke 3:32
Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,

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Matthew 1

1. The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.
18. He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.
19. The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph,
21. and declares the names and office of Jesus;
25. Jesus is born

Berean Study Bible

Ram was the father of Amminadab
The name "Ram" in Hebrew is רָם, which means "high" or "exalted." This name reflects a position of honor or distinction, which is fitting as Ram is part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. The genealogies in the Bible serve to connect the promises of God through generations, showing His faithfulness. Ram's position in this lineage underscores the continuity of God's plan from Abraham to David, and ultimately to Jesus. Amminadab, whose name means "my kinsman is noble," continues this line of nobility and divine purpose. The genealogical record here is not just a list of names but a testament to God's sovereign orchestration of history.

Amminadab the father of Nahshon
Amminadab, as mentioned, means "my kinsman is noble," indicating a heritage of honor and leadership. Nahshon, whose name means "enchanter" or "oracle," was a significant figure in Israel's history. He was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus and played a crucial role in the wilderness journey. According to Jewish tradition, Nahshon was the first to step into the Red Sea, demonstrating faith and courage. This act of faith is emblematic of the spiritual leadership expected from the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus would come. The mention of Nahshon in this genealogy highlights the importance of faith and leadership in God's redemptive plan.

Nahshon the father of Salmon
Salmon, whose name means "peaceable" or "clothed," is another link in the chain leading to the Messiah. The name suggests a person of tranquility and righteousness, qualities that are essential in the lineage of Christ. Salmon is traditionally believed to have married Rahab, the Canaanite woman who showed great faith in the God of Israel and was spared during the conquest of Jericho. This union is significant as it demonstrates God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles into His covenant people. Salmon's place in the genealogy is a reminder of God's redemptive work through unexpected and diverse individuals, culminating in the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(4) Naasson, or Nahshon, the brother of Elisheba the wife of Aaron, was, at the time of the Exodus, the "prince (or captain) of the children" of Judah (Numbers 1:7; Numbers 2:3; 1Chronicles 2:10). A Jewish legend made him the first to enter the waters of the Red Sea.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 4. - And Naasson ( Nahshon, Revised Version) begat Salmon. This line of descent, from Nahshon to David, is also given by St. Luke (Luke 3:31, 32), and is derived from Ruth 4:18-22. But it has occasioned some difficulty, because it makes but five steps from Nahshon, who (Numbers 1:7) was one of the heads of fathers' houses at the time of the Exodus, to the days of David. According to the chronology added in the margin of the Authorized Version, this period extended from B.C. 1490 to B.C. 1056, i.e. more than four hundred and thirty years, thus making a generation to consist in each case of more than eighty years. And even according to the more accurate computation of the date of the Exodus ( B.C. 1304) the period would be two hundred and forty-eight years, thus making each generation nearly fifty years. Even this seems very long, especially in the East; so that it is probable that the genealogy in Ruth, merely adopted by the evangelists, recorded only the more important names.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Ram
Ἀρὰμ (Aram)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 689: Ram, son of Hezron and father of Amminadab. Of Hebrew origin; Aram, an Israelite.

was the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Amminadab,
Ἀμιναδάβ (Aminadab)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 284: Amminadab, son of Ram and father of Nahshon, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Aminadab, an Israelite.

Amminadab
Ἀμιναδὰβ (Aminadab)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 284: Amminadab, son of Ram and father of Nahshon, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Aminadab, an Israelite.

the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Nahshon,
Ναασσών (Naassōn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3476: Nahshon, son of Amminadab and father of Salmon, and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Naasson, an Israelite.

and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Nahshon
Ναασσὼν (Naassōn)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3476: Nahshon, son of Amminadab and father of Salmon, and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Naasson, an Israelite.

the father of
ἐγέννησεν (egennēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1080: From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.

Salmon.
Σαλμών (Salmōn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4533: Salmon, son of Nahshon and father of Boaz. Of Hebrew origin; Salmon, an Israelite.

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