Cosam is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the New Testament. His name appears in the Gospel of Luke, which provides a detailed lineage of Jesus, tracing His ancestry through His earthly father, Joseph. The name "Cosam" is of Hebrew origin, though its exact meaning is not definitively known. It is one of the many names listed in the genealogical record that connects Jesus to the patriarchs of Israel, underscoring His rightful place in the line of David and fulfilling Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah.

Biblical Reference:

Cosam is mentioned specifically in the Gospel of Luke. The relevant passage is found in Luke 3:23-38, which details the genealogy of Jesus from Joseph back to Adam. In this lineage, Cosam is listed as an ancestor of Jesus:

· Luke 3:25-26 : "the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er..."

In this passage, Cosam is identified as the son of Elmadam and the father of Addi. His placement in the genealogy highlights the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations, leading to the birth of Jesus Christ.

Theological Significance:

The inclusion of Cosam in the genealogy of Jesus serves several theological purposes. First, it emphasizes the humanity of Jesus, showing that He was born into a specific historical and familial context. This genealogy affirms that Jesus is the fulfillment of the promises made to Abraham and David, as it traces His lineage through these pivotal figures in Israel's history.

Furthermore, the genealogy in Luke is often understood to represent the legal line of Jesus through Joseph, His legal (though not biological) father. This legal lineage is significant in Jewish tradition, as it establishes Jesus' rightful claim to the throne of David, a key messianic expectation.

Historical Context:

While little is known about Cosam outside of this genealogical mention, his inclusion in the Gospel of Luke reflects the meticulous care with which the evangelist sought to document the life and heritage of Jesus. Luke's genealogy differs from that found in the Gospel of Matthew, which traces Jesus' lineage through a different path, possibly reflecting different aspects of His heritage or different sources available to the gospel writers.

The genealogies in the Gospels serve as a bridge between the Old and New Testaments, linking the account of Jesus to the broader narrative of God's redemptive work throughout history. Cosam, though a minor figure, is part of this grand tapestry, illustrating the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which the Savior of the world would come.Cosam

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Cosam

(a diviner), son of Elmodam, in the line of Joseph the husband of Mary. (Luke 3:28)

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ko'-sam (Kosam): An ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy in the 5th generation before Zerubbabel (Luke 3:28).

2973. Kosam -- Cosam, an Israelite
... Cosam, an Israelite. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration:
Kosam Phonetic Spelling: (ko-sam') Short Definition: Cosam Definition: Cosam ...
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78. Addi -- Addi, an Israelite
... Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Addi Phonetic Spelling:
(ad-dee') Short Definition: Addi Definition: Addi, son of Cosam, and father ...
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1678. Elmadam -- Elmadam, an Israelite
... Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Elmadam Phonetic Spelling: (el-mo-dam')
Short Definition: Elmadam Definition: Elmadam, father of Cosam, son of Er. ...
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C. The Genealogy of Jesus. Ch. 3:23-38
... 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 of Cosam, the son ...
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Cosam (1 Occurrence)
...COSAM. ko'-sam (Kosam): An ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy in the 5th
generation before Zerubbabel (Luke 3:28). ...Cosam (1 Occurrence). ...
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Addi (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Ornament, (Luke 3:28), the son of Cosam, and father of
Melchi, one of the progenitors of Christ. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Cos (1 Occurrence)

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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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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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Melchi (2 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). ...
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Cosmetic (1 Occurrence)

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