Strong's Lexicon Hesli: Hesli Original Word: Ἡσλί Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Hebrew name. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Hesli, as it is a Greek transliteration of a name found in the genealogical record. However, it may be related to Hebrew names that share similar phonetic elements. Usage: Hesli is a proper noun used as a personal name in the genealogies of the New Testament. It appears in the context of the lineage of Jesus Christ, highlighting the historical and theological significance of Jesus' ancestry. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Jewish context, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, heritage, and legitimacy. They were particularly important for the Jewish people, who valued lineage as a means of connecting to the promises of God given to their forefathers. The inclusion of names like Hesli in the genealogy of Jesus underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Definition Hesli, an Isr. NASB Translation Hesli (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2069: ἘσλειἘσλει (T Tr WH (see WH's Appendix, p. 155, and under the word εἰ, ἰ)) or Ἐσλί, ὁ, Esli, one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Esli. Of Hebrew origin (probably for Elyhow'eynay); Esli, an Israelite -- Esli. see HEBREW Elyhow'eynay Forms and Transliterations Εσλει Ἐσλεί Ἑσλὶ esli Hesli HeslìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |