Which was [the son] of Jose, which was [the son] of Eliezer, which was [the son] of Jorim, which was [the son] of Matthat, which was [the son] of Levi,
Which was the son of Jose {G2499}, which was the son of Eliezer {G1663}, which was the son of Jorim {G2497}, which was the son of Matthat {G3158}, which was the son of Levi {G3017},
of Yeshua, of Eli`ezer, of Yoram, of Mattat, of Levi,
the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
the son of Jesus, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
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Luke 3:29 is a specific verse within the comprehensive genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded by the physician Luke. This verse lists five ancestors in Jesus' lineage: Jose, Eliezer, Jorim, Matthat, and Levi, illustrating the meticulous detail with which Luke traces Jesus' ancestry.
Context
Luke presents Jesus' genealogy immediately following His baptism and the divine affirmation of His Sonship, and just before the commencement of His public ministry. Unlike Matthew's genealogy, which traces Jesus' lineage forward from Abraham to Joseph, Luke traces it backward from Joseph (legally, through Mary's line, or Joseph's, depending on interpretation) all the way to Adam, and ultimately to God. This particular verse is part of the extensive genealogical record of Jesus Christ starting from Luke 3:23, aiming to establish Jesus' universal humanity and His connection to all mankind, not just the Jewish people.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The repetitive phrase "which was [the son] of..." (Greek: tou) throughout Luke's genealogy, including in this verse, underscores the direct, unbroken succession of generations. While not a complex linguistic point, its consistent use emphasizes the meticulous and verifiable nature of the record Luke presents, reinforcing the historical accuracy of Jesus' lineage.
Practical Application
While a list of names might seem dry, Luke 3:29, as part of the larger genealogy, carries profound significance. It reminds us that: