Luke 3:29
What does Luke 3:29 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 3:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 3:29 means
This verse further enumerates Jesus' ancestors, listing Jesus (Jeshua) through Levi. The repetition of common names like Levi and Matthat within the genealogy highlights the typical naming conventions of the time while still maintaining the unbroken chain of descent. This careful detailing solidifies Jesus' historical identity and His connection to the rich tapestry of His people's past, reinforcing His authenticity as the Messiah.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the son of Jesus, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Which 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,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the son of Jesus, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The son of Jesus, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862the <FI>son<Fi> of Jose, the <FI>son<Fi> of Eliezer, the <FI>son<Fi> of Jorim, the <FI>son<Fi> of Matthat,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who was of Jesus, who was of Eliezer, who was of Jorim, who was of Mathat, who was of Levi,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890of Joses, of Eliezer, of Joreim, of Matthat, of Levi,
Context
This verse systematically adds more names to Jesus' detailed genealogy, extending the list of His ancestors. It maintains the consistent pattern of tracing His lineage backward through the generations. This continued listing serves to reaffirm the historical accuracy and thoroughness of Luke's account of Jesus' earthly origins and Messianic qualifications.
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