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G284

Ἀμιναδάβ

Aminadáb /am-ee-nad-ab'/ Ask about this word
Rootof Hebrew origin (עַמִּינָדָב)
MeaningAminadab, an Israelite
KJV usageAminadab.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Aminadáb — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word Aminadáb, represented by G284, is the name of an Israelite of Hebrew origin. It appears 3 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible. Its sole function is to identify a specific individual within the genealogical records.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In the biblical narrative, G284 appears exclusively within the genealogies of Jesus Christ. The name serves as a crucial link in the ancestral chain. Matthew's account states that "Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson" Matthew 1:4, establishing his position as both a son and a father. Luke's genealogy confirms his parentage, listing him as "the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram" Luke 3:33. Both Gospels affirm his place in the direct lineage leading to the Messiah.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words help establish the genealogical context of Aminadab:

  • G689 Arám: This is the name of an Israelite who is identified as the father of Aminadab in both Matthew's and Luke's genealogies (Matthew 1:4, Luke 3:33).
  • G3476 Naassṓn: An Israelite listed as the son of Aminadab, continuing the lineage in the next generation Matthew 1:4.
  • G4533 Salmṓn: An Israelite identified as the son of Naasson and therefore the grandson of Aminadab Matthew 1:4.
  • G1080 gennáō: This verb, meaning to procreate or beget, is used in Matthew's account to explicitly define the father-son relationships in the lineage, such as when "Aminadab begat Naasson" Matthew 1:4.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of G284 is found entirely in its contribution to the messianic lineage.

  • Genealogical Record: The inclusion of Aminadab in two separate Gospel accounts provides a consistent record of Jesus's ancestry, anchoring his lineage in history (Matthew 1:4, Luke 3:33).
  • Link in the Covenant Line: Aminadab serves as a vital connection between the earlier patriarchs, such as Juda G2455, Phares G5329, and Esrom G2074, and the subsequent generations leading toward David Luke 3:33.
  • Continuity of Ancestry: The use of the verb "begat" G1080 in relation to Aminadab emphasizes the unbroken physical succession required for the fulfillment of prophecy concerning the Messiah's descent.

Summary

In summary, G284 is a proper name, not a conceptual term. Its significance is derived entirely from its placement within the genealogies of Jesus Christ. As Aminadab, an Israelite, he serves as a specific, historical link, connecting his father, Aram, to his son, Naasson, thereby playing his part in the recorded ancestral line of the Savior.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a noun across 3 occurrences, inflected in 3 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Accusative Singular Masculine Individual 1×
  • Genitive Singular Masculine Individual 1×
  • Nominative Singular Masculine Individual 1×
Nominative
The subject of the verb.
Genitive
Possession or source — often "of".
Accusative
The direct object of the verb.
Singular
One.
Masculine
Masculine grammatical gender.

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

G689 Ἀράμ of Hebrew origin (רָם); Aram (i.e. Ram), an Israelite:--Aram. G3476 Ναασσών of Hebrew origin (נַחְשׁוֹן); Naasson (i.e. Nachshon), an Israelite:--Naasson. G4533 Σαλμών of Hebrew origin (שַׂלְמוֹן); Salmon, an Israelite:--Salmon. G1080 γεννάω from a variation of γένος; to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to rege G2455 Ἰούδας of Hebrew origin (יְהוּדָה); Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and G5329 Φάρες of Hebrew origin (פֶּרֶץ); Phares (i.e. Perets), an Israelite:--Phares.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 2 verses across 2 of the 27 books. Most frequent in Matthew and Luke (1 verse each); never once in the other 25.

1
Matthew
1
Luke

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.