Luke 3:32

Which was [the son] of Jesse, which was [the son] of Obed, which was [the son] of Booz, which was [the son] of Salmon, which was [the son] of Naasson,

Which was the son of Jesse {G2421}, which was the son of Obed {G5601}, which was the son of Booz {G1003}, which was the son of Salmon {G4533}, which was the son of Naasson {G3476},

of Yishai, of `Oved, of Bo`az, of Salmon, of Nachshon,

the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,

Luke 3:32 is part of the extensive genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded by Luke, tracing His lineage backward from Joseph (His legal father) all the way to Adam. This particular verse lists five generations: Jesse, Obed, Booz (Boaz), Salmon, and Naasson (Nahshon).

Context

Unlike Matthew's genealogy, which progresses forward from Abraham to Jesus and emphasizes His royal Jewish lineage, Luke's account meticulously traces Jesus's ancestry back to Adam, highlighting His universal significance as the Savior of all humanity. Luke 3:32 falls within the section connecting Jesus to the crucial line of King David, specifically starting with Jesse, David's father. This meticulous record underscores the historical reality of Jesus and His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

Key Themes

  • Messianic Lineage: The inclusion of Jesse immediately links Jesus to the royal line of David, a central requirement for the Messiah according to Old Testament prophecy. Prophets foretold the Messiah would come from "the root of Jesse" (Isaiah 11:1).
  • Fulfillment of Prophecy: This verse, along with the surrounding genealogy, serves as historical evidence that Jesus met the criteria for the promised Messiah, demonstrating God's faithfulness in bringing His plans to fruition over centuries.
  • God's Sovereign Hand: The listing of generations, from prominent figures like Jesse and Boaz to less known ones, illustrates God's continuous and sovereign work through ordinary people across history to achieve His ultimate redemptive purposes.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "Which was the son of" (Greek: ho tou) consistently prefaces each name, clearly indicating the direct paternal lineage. The names themselves are transliterations from Hebrew:

  • Jesse (Hebrew: Yishai): Father of King David, a significant figure in Israel's history.
  • Obed (Hebrew: Oved): Son of Boaz and Ruth, and grandfather of David. His story is central to the Book of Ruth.
  • Booz (Hebrew: Bo'az): Often known as Boaz, a wealthy and righteous kinsman-redeemer in the Book of Ruth, who married Ruth (Ruth 4:21).
  • Salmon (Hebrew: Salmon): Father of Boaz, and according to Matthew's genealogy (Matthew 1:5), the husband of Rahab from Jericho.
  • Naasson (Hebrew: Nachshon): A prince of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus, recognized for being the first to step into the Red Sea.

Practical Application

The meticulous recording of Jesus's ancestry, even down to names like those in Luke 3:32, teaches us about God's attention to detail and His long-term planning. It reminds us that God works through generations and seemingly ordinary individuals to accomplish extraordinary plans. For believers, this genealogy affirms the historical reality of Jesus Christ and His rightful claim as the Messiah, providing a solid foundation for faith. It also encourages us to see our own lives and family histories as part of God's larger, unfolding narrative.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 1 Chronicles 2:10

    And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;

  • 1 Chronicles 2:15

    Ozem the sixth, David the seventh:

  • Isaiah 11:1

    ¶ And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

  • Isaiah 11:2

    And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;

  • Matthew 1:3

    And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

  • Matthew 1:6

    And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her [that had been the wife] of Urias;

  • Ruth 4:18

    Now these [are] the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,

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