Luke 3:27
What does Luke 3:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 3:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 3:27 means
Further detailing Jesus' lineage, this verse names ancestors from Joanan to Neri. Notably, Zerubbabel is mentioned, a significant figure in the Old Testament involved in rebuilding the temple after the Babylonian exile. This inclusion links Jesus not just to a family line, but to pivotal moments in Israel's history, further solidifying His status as the prophesied Messiah who would bring about a new spiritual restoration.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862the <FI>son<Fi> of Joanna, the <FI>son<Fi> of Rhesa, the <FI>son<Fi> of Zerubbabel, the <FI>son<Fi> of Shealtiel,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who was of Joanna, who was of Reza, who was of Zorobabel, who was of Salathiel, who was of Neri,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890of Joannes, of Resa, of Zorobabel, of Salathiel, of Neri,
Context
This verse continues the expansive genealogy of Jesus, providing further names in the ancestral chain. The inclusion of figures like Zerubbabel connects Jesus’ lineage to significant Old Testament events, enhancing the historical and theological weight of His family tree. This continues to build the comprehensive picture of Jesus' earthly origins, progressing toward the great patriarchs.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 1:12
And after the carrying away to Babylon, Jechoniah begat Shealtiel; and Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel;
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