Addi is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. His name appears in the lineage that traces Jesus' ancestry through His earthly father, Joseph, highlighting the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's descent from the house of David.

Biblical References:

1. Luke 3:28 · In the genealogy of Jesus presented by Luke, Addi is listed as an ancestor of Jesus. The verse states: "the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er." This genealogy is distinct from the one found in the Gospel of Matthew, which traces Jesus' lineage through a different path, emphasizing the legal right to the throne of David through Joseph.

Genealogical Context:

The genealogy in Luke is often understood to trace the biological lineage of Jesus through Mary, although it is presented as Joseph's genealogy. This is based on the understanding that Luke's account emphasizes Jesus' human nature and His connection to all humanity, tracing back to Adam. Addi's inclusion in this genealogy underscores the continuity of God's redemptive plan through history, as each name represents a link in the chain leading to the birth of the Savior.

Historical and Theological Significance:

While little is known about Addi outside of his mention in the genealogy, his presence in the lineage of Jesus is significant for several reasons:

· Fulfillment of Prophecy: The genealogies of Jesus serve to affirm the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's descent from David. Although Addi himself is not a prominent figure, his place in the genealogy contributes to the validation of Jesus' messianic credentials.

· Divine Providence: The inclusion of various individuals in Jesus' genealogy, including lesser-known figures like Addi, highlights the divine orchestration of history. Each person, regardless of their prominence, played a role in the unfolding of God's plan for salvation.

· Humanity of Christ: By tracing Jesus' lineage through a comprehensive genealogy, the Gospel of Luke emphasizes the true humanity of Christ. Jesus is not only the Son of God but also fully human, sharing in the human experience and lineage.

Name Meaning:

The name "Addi" is of Hebrew origin and is thought to mean "ornament" or "adorned." While the Bible does not provide additional details about Addi's life or character, the meaning of his name may reflect the honor of being part of the lineage that would ultimately lead to the birth of Jesus Christ.

In summary, Addi's mention in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke serves as a testament to the intricate and purposeful design of God's redemptive history, connecting the Old Testament promises to their New Testament fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ.Addi

my witness; adorned; prey

Addi

(ornament). (Luke 3:28) Son of Cosam, and father of Melchi in our Lord's genealogy; the third above Salathiel.

Ornament, (Luke 3:28), the son of Cosam, and father of Melchi, one of the progenitors of Christ. ADDI

ad'-i (Addi; Addei): An ancestor of Joseph, the husband of Mary, mother of Jesus; fourth from Zerubbabel in the ascending genealogical series (Luke 3:28).

78. Addi -- Addi, an Israelite
... 77, 78. Addi. 79 . Addi, an Israelite. Part of Speech: Proper Noun,
Indeclinable Transliteration: Addi Phonetic Spelling: (ad-dee ...
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2973. Kosam -- Cosam, an Israelite
... Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Kosam Phonetic Spelling: (ko-sam') Short
Definition: Cosam Definition: Cosam, son of Elmadam and father of Addi. ...
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C. The Genealogy of Jesus. Ch. 3:23-38
... of Joda, 27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son
of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, 28 the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son ...
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John v. 39, 40
... but "ye think," showing that they gained from them nothing great or high, expecting
as they did to be saved by the mere reading, without the addi tion of [1128 ...
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How He Likewise Recalled by his Prayers a Thegn's Servant from ...
... AT another time also, being called to consecrate the church of a thegn named Addi,
when he had performed the required duty, he was entreated by the thegn to go ...
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Genealogy According to Luke.
... may have been the natural, and Neri the legal, father of Shealtiel"Deuteronomy
25:5-10; Matthew 22:24], 28 the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of ...
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Catechismus Genevensis, Consensus Tigurinus, Consensus Genevensis.
... Alioqui enim non vetuisset Dominus, huic legi nihil vel addi vel adimi (Deuteronomy
4:2); non pr??cepisset, recta ad hanc incedi, neque in dextram vel ...
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Addi (1 Occurrence)
...ADDI. ad'-i (Addi; Addei): An ancestor of Joseph, the husband of Mary, mother of
Jesus; fourth from Zerubbabel in the ascending genealogical series (Luke 3:28). ...
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Melchi (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary My king. (1.) The son of Addi, and father of Neri (Luke
3:28). (2.) Luke 3:24. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MELCHI. ...
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Addeth (44 Occurrences)

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Neri (2 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:28 the 'son' of Neri, the 'son' of Melchi, the 'son' of Addi, the
'son' of Cosam, the 'son' of Elmodam, the 'son' of Er, (YLT). ...
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Naathus
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia NAATHUS. na'-a-thus (Naathos): One of the
sons of Addi who put away his foreign wife (1 Esdras 9:31). ...
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Laccunus
... LACCUNUS. lak'-u-nus (Lakkounos; the King James Version Lacunus): One of the sons
of Addi who returned with Ezra and had married a foreign wife (1 Esdras 9:31). ...
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Er (8 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:28 the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam,
the son of Er, (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Elmodam (1 Occurrence)
... Elmodam (1 Occurrence). Luke 3:28 the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of
Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er, (WEB KJV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Elma'dam (1 Occurrence)
... Luke 3:28 the 'son' of Neri, the 'son' of Melchi, the 'son' of Addi, the 'son'
of Cosam, the 'son' of Elmodam, the 'son' of Er, (See RSV). ...
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Elmadam (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Elmadam (1 Occurrence). Luke 3:28 son of Melchi, son of
Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er, (WEY ASV BBE NAS NIV). ...
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