Neri is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. He is identified as an ancestor of Jesus, appearing in the lineage that traces Jesus' descent through David's son Nathan, rather than Solomon, which is the line presented in the Gospel of Matthew. This distinction highlights the dual nature of Jesus' royal and legal heritage.

Biblical References:

· Luke 3:27 : "the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,"

In this passage, Neri is listed as the father of Shealtiel, who is a significant figure in the post-exilic community of Israel. Shealtiel is often associated with the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, although his son Zerubbabel is more prominently recognized for his leadership in these efforts.

Genealogical Significance:

Neri's inclusion in the genealogy of Jesus underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's lineage. By tracing Jesus' ancestry through Nathan, the son of David, the Gospel of Luke emphasizes Jesus' rightful claim to the Davidic throne, while also highlighting the broader scope of God's redemptive plan that includes all of humanity, not just the royal line through Solomon.

Historical Context:

The genealogical record in Luke serves to connect Jesus to the historical and covenantal promises made to David. Neri's place in this lineage, though not extensively detailed in the biblical narrative, is crucial for understanding the continuity of God's promises through generations. The mention of Neri and his descendants reflects the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which the Messiah would come, despite the challenges faced by the Israelites, including exile and dispersion.

Theological Implications:

Neri's role in the genealogy of Jesus highlights the theme of divine providence and the unfolding of God's salvific plan through history. It serves as a reminder of the intricate and sovereign workings of God in bringing about His purposes, often through seemingly obscure and ordinary individuals. The inclusion of Neri in the genealogy also points to the inclusivity of God's kingdom, where every person, regardless of their prominence or obscurity, plays a part in the divine narrative.

In summary, while Neri may not be a prominent figure in biblical accounts, his mention in the genealogy of Jesus in Luke's Gospel is significant for understanding the fulfillment of God's promises and the comprehensive nature of Jesus' messianic lineage.Neri

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short form for NERIAH (Jehovah is my lamp) son of Melchi and father of Salathiel, in the genealogy of Christ.

NERI

ne'-ri ((Nerei (Tisch., Treg., Westcott and Hort, The New Testament in Greek), Textus Receptus of the New Testament, Neri; for Hebrew neriyah): The name of an ancestor of Jesus, the grandfather of Zerubbabel (Luke 3:27).

See NERIAH.

3518. Neri -- Neri, an Israelite
... 3517, 3518. Neri. 3519 . Neri, an Israelite. Part of Speech: Proper Noun,
Indeclinable Transliteration: Neri Phonetic Spelling: (nay ...
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Letters to Neri Di Landoccio Dei Pagliaresi
... LETTERS LETTERS TO NERI DI LANDOCCIO DEI PAGLIARESI. Neri ... men. Of the three
secretaries, Neri was the first to enter Catherine's service. ...
/.../benincasa/letters of catherine benincasa/letters to neri di landoccio.htm

St. Philip Neri in his School
... The Treasury of Sacred Song. Book First CCCLVII ST. PHILIP NERI IN HIS SCHOOL.
This is the Saint of gentleness and kindness, Cheerful ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/ccclvii st philip neri in.htm

Genealogy According to Luke.
... Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, 27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa,
the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri [Matthew calls ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/iv genealogy according to luke.htm

Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew.
... as properly included in the phrase "his brethren" at verse 11, we need count no
one twice] begat Shealtiel [Luke calls Shealtiel the son of Neri Jechoniah may ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/iii genealogy of jesus according.htm

Letters of Catherine Benincasa
... TO A MANTELLATA OF SAINT DOMINIC CALLED CATARINA DI SCETTO. LETTERS TO NERI DI
LANDOCCIO DEI PAGLIARESI. TO MONNA GIOVANNA AND HER OTHER DAUGHTERS IN SIENA. ...
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The Noviceship
... Saint Paul, Saint Augustine, Saint Patrick, Saint Theresa, Saint Philip Neri, Saint
Francis Xavier: such names as these come first to our minds when we think ...
/.../chapter xiii the noviceship.htm

The Hymns of Methodism in their Literary Relations
... Version 19 Martineau, Dr. 3 Mason, John 40 Milton 73-77, 109, 120, 121, 123 Molinos
62 Molther, PH 112 Moore, Henry 65 Moorsom, RH 53 Nelson, John 113 Neri, St ...
/.../kelly/the hymns of methodism in their literary relations/index 2.htm

Table of Contents
... To Brother Bartolomeo Dominici To Brother Matteo di Francesco Tolomei To a Mantellata
of Saint Dominic, called Catarina di Scetto To Neri di Landoccio dei ...
/.../benincasa/letters of catherine benincasa/table of contents.htm

C. The Genealogy of Jesus. Ch. 3:23-38
... son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son 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 ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/c the genealogy of jesus.htm

Table of Persons Addressed
... Misericordia. Osimo, Nicholas of. Pagliaresi, Neri di Landoccio dei Pino, Lorenzo
del. Raimondo, Brother, of Capua Religious, A, in Florence. ...
/.../benincasa/letters of catherine benincasa/table of persons addressed.htm

Neri (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia NERI. ne'-ri ((Nerei (Tisch ... 3:27). See NERIAH.
Multi-Version Concordance Neri (2 Occurrences). Luke 3 ...
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Neri'ah (8 Occurrences)
Neri'ah. Neriah, Neri'ah. Nerias . Multi-Version Concordance
Neri'ah (8 Occurrences). Jeremiah 32:12 And I give the ...
/n/neri'ah.htm - 9k

Neriah (10 Occurrences)
... secretary (Jeremiah 32:12, 16; Jeremiah 36:4, 8, 32; 43:3). In Baruch 1:1 the Greek
form of the name, Ner(e)ias, is given, and this shortened, Neri, occurs in ...
/n/neriah.htm - 10k

Salathiel (3 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Whom I asked of God, the son of Jeconiah (Matthew
1:12; 1 Chronicles 3:17); also called the son of Neri (Luke 3:27). ...
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Zerubbabel (25 Occurrences)
... That Zerubbabel is said in the New Testament to be the son of Shealtiel the son
of Neri instead of Jeconiah may be accounted for on the supposition that ...
/z/zerubbabel.htm - 20k

Zorobabel (3 Occurrences)
... 27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of
Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri, (KJV DBY ...
/z/zorobabel.htm - 7k

Nerias

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Nergal-shar-ezer (2 Occurrences)
Nergal-shar-ezer. Ner'gal-share'zer, Nergal-shar-ezer. Neri . Multi-Version
Concordance ... Ner'gal-share'zer, Nergal-shar-ezer. Neri . Reference Bible.
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Joanna (3 Occurrences)
... 27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of
Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri, (KJV WBS ...
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