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G2973

Κωσάμ

Kōsám /ko-sam'/ Ask about this word
Rootof Hebrew origin (compare קֶסֶם)
MeaningCosam (i.e. Kosam) an Israelite
KJV usageCosam.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Kōsám — 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 Kōsám, represented by G2973, is defined as Cosam (i.e. Kosam) an Israelite. The name is noted as being of Hebrew origin. It appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible, identifying a specific individual in a historical lineage.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole appearance of G2973 is in the genealogy recorded in the Gospel of Luke. The verse establishes Cosam's place in the ancestry of Jesus, identifying him as the son of Elmodam and the father of Addi Luke 3:28. Its use is strictly as a proper name to designate a single link in this generational chain, providing a specific historical marker within the biblical narrative.

Related Words & Concepts

Several other names, also appearing as proper nouns for Israelites, are mentioned in the immediate context of Cosam:

  • G3197 Melchí (Melchi (i.e. Malki), the name of two Israelites): In this lineage, Melchi is the grandson of Cosam Luke 3:28.
  • G78 Addí (Addi, an Israelite): Addi is listed as the son of Cosam Luke 3:28.
  • G1678 Elmōdám (Elmodam, an Israelite): Elmodam is identified as the father of Cosam Luke 3:28.
  • G2262 Ḗr (Er, an Israelite): Er is the father of Elmodam, making him the grandfather of Cosam Luke 3:28.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of G2973 is found not in the name itself but in its function within Luke's genealogy.

  • Historical Record: The inclusion of Cosam contributes to the detailed and unbroken ancestral line of Jesus, emphasizing his connection to human history.
  • Israelite Ancestry: As the name of an Israelite, it reinforces the fulfillment of covenant promises through the specific lineage of Israel.
  • Genealogical Link: The name serves as a crucial link, connecting the generations before and after it to present a complete and continuous record as documented in the gospel Luke 3:28.

Summary

In summary, G2973 is a proper name for an individual, Cosam. Its significance is derived entirely from its single appearance in the biblical text, where it functions as a vital component in the genealogy of Jesus presented in Luke's Gospel. The name itself does not carry a broader theological meaning but serves to identify a specific ancestor, thereby contributing to the historical integrity of the lineage.

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 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Genitive Singular Masculine Individual 1×
Genitive
Possession or source — often "of".
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.

G3197 Μελχί of Hebrew origin (מֶלֶךְ with pronominal suffix, my king); Melchi (i.e. Malki), the name of two Israelites:--Melchi. G78 Ἀδδί probably of Hebrew origin (compare עֲדִי); Addi, an Israelite:--Addi. G1678 Ἐλμωδάμ of Hebrew origin (perhaps for אַלְמוֹדָד); Elmodam, an Israelite:--Elmodam. G2262 Ἤρ of Hebrew origin (עֵר); Er, an Israelite:--Er.

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

1 verse, all in Luke — and none of the other 26 New Testament books.

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.