Book: Genealogies Kept In
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Introduction

Genealogies hold a significant place within the biblical narrative, serving as a record of lineage and heritage that underscores the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines. These genealogies are meticulously preserved in various books of the Bible, providing a framework for understanding the historical and theological context of God's covenantal relationship with His people.

Old Testament Genealogies

1. Genesis: The Book of Genesis contains some of the earliest genealogies, tracing the lineage from Adam through the patriarchs. Genesis 5 provides the genealogy from Adam to Noah, emphasizing the continuity of God's creation through successive generations. Genesis 10, often referred to as the Table of Nations, outlines the descendants of Noah's sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, establishing the foundation for the nations of the world.

2. Exodus: In Exodus 6:14-25, the genealogy of Moses and Aaron is detailed, highlighting their Levitical heritage and establishing their authority as leaders of the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt.

3. Numbers: The Book of Numbers includes genealogical records that are crucial for organizing the tribes of Israel. Numbers 1 and 26 provide census data that lists the heads of families and the number of men able to serve in the army, reflecting the structure and order of the Israelite community.

4. Ruth: The genealogy at the end of the Book of Ruth (Ruth 4:18-22) traces the lineage from Perez to David, underscoring the providential hand of God in the ancestry of King David, from whom the Messiah would come.

5. 1 Chronicles: The first nine chapters of 1 Chronicles are dedicated to extensive genealogical records, beginning with Adam and continuing through the tribes of Israel. These genealogies serve to reaffirm the identity and heritage of the post-exilic community returning to Jerusalem.

New Testament Genealogies

1. Matthew: The Gospel of Matthew opens with a genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1-17), tracing His lineage from Abraham through David to Joseph, the husband of Mary. This genealogy emphasizes Jesus' rightful place as the promised Messiah, fulfilling the Abrahamic and Davidic covenants.

2. Luke: Luke's Gospel provides another genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3:23-38), tracing His lineage back to Adam. This genealogy highlights Jesus' universal significance as the Savior of all humanity, connecting Him to the entirety of the human race.

Theological Significance

Genealogies in the Bible are not merely historical records; they carry profound theological implications. They demonstrate God's faithfulness in preserving His covenant promises through specific family lines, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ. The genealogies affirm the continuity of God's redemptive plan and the fulfillment of prophecy, serving as a testament to His sovereignty and providence throughout history.

Conclusion

While genealogies may appear as mere lists of names, they are integral to the biblical narrative, providing insight into God's unfolding plan of salvation. They connect the past with the present, affirming the faithfulness of God to His people and His promises.
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Genesis 5:1
This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;
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The Alleged Discrepancy in the Gospels in Regard to the Genealogy ...
... But as there had been kept in the archives [130] up to that time the genealogies
of the ... the aforesaid genealogy from memory [138] and from the book of daily ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter vii the alleged discrepancy in.htm

Book x. It is Manifest that There is Nothing which Men have ever ...
... Book X. It is manifest that there is nothing which men ... those whom Thou gavest Me
I have kept [1163] . ... to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, the which ...
/.../hilary/the life and writings of st hilary of poitiers/book x it is manifest.htm

A Traveler's Note-Book
... from wantonness of sense he has kept himself pure ... of years, should ponder the book
of Isaiah. ... the Jewish religion,"psalms, histories, genealogies, ritual, and ...
/.../merriam/the chief end of man/iii a travelers note-book.htm

Book 1.
... is between Hellanicus and Acusilaus about their genealogies; in how ... Vespasian also
and Titus had me kept under a ... Now this Manetho, in the second book of his ...
//christianbookshelf.org/josephus/against apion/book 1.htm

The Book of Jubilees
... patriarchs are carefully given as if from traditional genealogies. ... by the statements
of our book, which, omitting ... stored the fruits, "dressed and kept it;" in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/deane/pseudepigrapha/the book of jubilees.htm

The Captivity of Judah.
... different with Judah who all the time kept true to ... the most part they preserved their
genealogies, thus making ... The book of Lamentations and chapters 40-44 of ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter xv the captivity of.htm

Preface.
... Against Heresies: Book I Preface ... and bring in lying words and vain genealogies, which,
as ... all thy companions those doctrines which have been kept in concealment ...
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Index i. Of Subjects
... the coinage of, ii.385. Maccabees, Fourth Book of, i.32. Mach??rus, built, i.120; ...
as to interruptions in, ii.137, 138. Priesthood, genealogies of, kept, i.9. ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/index i of subjects.htm

Concerning Our Lord's Genealogy and Concerning the Holy Mother of ...
... the Hebrews nor of the divine Scripture to give genealogies of women ... to Joseph by
the priests, a new book to him ... But just as He who was conceived kept her who ...
/.../exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter xiv concerning our lords genealogy.htm

Subjects of Study. Home Education in Israel; Female Education. ...
... breastplate, of the record of the various genealogies of the ... 24:26 of what Joshua
"wrote in the book of the ... deserves that his name should be kept in remembrance ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 8 subjects of study.htm

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