Topical Encyclopedia In biblical terms, the concept of pedigree is closely associated with lineage, genealogy, and ancestry. It holds significant importance in the Scriptures, particularly in the context of Israelite identity, priestly qualifications, and the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies.Genealogical Records The Bible places a strong emphasis on genealogical records, which serve to establish the pedigree of individuals and tribes. These records are meticulously detailed in several books, including Genesis, Numbers, 1 Chronicles, and the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. For instance, the Book of Numbers begins with a census of the Israelites, organized by their tribes and families, underscoring the importance of lineage: "Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one" (Numbers 1:2). Tribal Identity and Inheritance Pedigree was crucial for maintaining tribal identity and inheritance rights among the Israelites. Each tribe received a specific inheritance in the Promised Land, and genealogical records ensured that land and property remained within the tribe. This is evident in the case of Zelophehad's daughters, who appealed to Moses for their father's inheritance, as they had no brothers. Their plea was granted, establishing a precedent for inheritance rights: "If a man dies and leaves no son, you are to transfer his inheritance to his daughter" (Numbers 27:8). Priestly Lineage The pedigree of the Levitical priesthood was of particular importance, as only descendants of Aaron were permitted to serve as priests. This requirement ensured the purity and continuity of the priestly line. Ezra, a priest and scribe, is noted for his impeccable lineage, which qualified him to lead the return of the exiles and restore the worship practices in Jerusalem: "This Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given" (Ezra 7:6). Messianic Lineage The pedigree of Jesus Christ is a central theme in the New Testament, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's lineage. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke provide genealogies that trace Jesus' ancestry back to David and Abraham, affirming His rightful place as the promised Savior. Matthew's genealogy emphasizes Jesus' legal right to the throne of David: "The record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham" (Matthew 1:1). Luke's account traces Jesus' lineage through Mary, highlighting His divine and human nature: "He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph, the son of Heli" (Luke 3:23). Spiritual Pedigree While physical pedigree is significant, the Bible also emphasizes a spiritual pedigree, where faith and obedience to God define one's true lineage. The Apostle Paul addresses this in his letters, asserting that those who belong to Christ are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise: "If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise" (Galatians 3:29). This spiritual lineage transcends ethnic and genealogical boundaries, uniting believers as children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A line of ancestors; descent; lineage; as, the dog has a good pedigree; genealogy; a register or record of a line of ancestors.2. (n.) A record of the lineage or strain of an animal, as of a horse. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia PEDIGREEped'-i-gre (hithyalledh, "to show one's birth"): The English word "pedigree" occurs only once in the Bible, according to the concordance. In Numbers 1:18, it is said: "They declared their pedigrees"; that is, they enrolled or registered themselves according to their family connections. The same idea is expressed frequently, employing a different term in the Hebrew, by the common phrase of Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah, "to reckon by genealogy," "to give genealogy," etc. (compare 1 Chronicles 7:5, 9 Ezra 2:62;; Nehemiah 7:64). These last passages indicate the importance of the registered pedigree or genealogy, especially of the priests in the post-exilic community, for the absence of the list of their pedigrees, or their genealogical records, was sufficient to cause the exclusion from the priesthood of certain enrolled priests. Greek 1076. genealogia -- the making of a pedigree, a genealogy ... the making of a pedigree, a genealogy. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: genealogia Phonetic Spelling: (ghen-eh-al-og-ee'-ah) Short Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1076.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 3187. yachas -- to enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy... A primitive root; to sprout; used only as denominative from yachas; to enroll by pedigree -- (number after, number throughout the) genealogy (to be reckoned ... /hebrew/3187.htm - 6k 3188. yachas -- genealogy Library Pedigree of Kings of Gaul Memoir of John Bunyan Jabez The Kingly Priesthood of the Saints John Smith, Platonist --"An Interpreter of the Spirit" Scriptural Types. The Israelites Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners Or, a Brief Relation of ... Preface Ancestry, Birth, Education, Environment: 1513(?)-1546 Thesaurus Pedigree... 1. (n.) A line of ancestors; descent; lineage; as, the dog has a good pedigree; genealogy; a register or record of a line of ancestors. ...PEDIGREE. ... /p/pedigree.htm - 7k Genealogy (29 Occurrences) Uriel (4 Occurrences) Relationships (1 Occurrence) Meremoth (6 Occurrences) Pedias Pedigrees (3 Occurrences) Breeding (3 Occurrences) Habaiah (2 Occurrences) Hobaiah (2 Occurrences) Resources What was the first / original church? 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