Luke 3:34
New International Version
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

New Living Translation
Judah was the son of Jacob. Jacob was the son of Isaac. Isaac was the son of Abraham. Abraham was the son of Terah. Terah was the son of Nahor.

English Standard Version
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Berean Literal Bible
of Jacob, of Isaac, of Abraham, of Terah, of Nahor,

King James Bible
Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,

New King James Version
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

New American Standard Bible
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

NASB 1995
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

NASB 1977
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Amplified Bible
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Christian Standard Bible
son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, son of Terah, son of Nahor,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, son of Terah, son of Nahor,

American Standard Version
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Contemporary English Version
Jacob, Isaac, Abraham, Terah, Nahor,

English Revised Version
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, son of Terah, son of Nahor,

Good News Translation
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

International Standard Version
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

NET Bible
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

New Heart English Bible
of Jacob, of Isaac, of Abraham, of Terah, of Nahor,

Webster's Bible Translation
Who was the son of Jacob, who was the son of Isaac, who was the son of Abraham, who was the son of Terah, who was the son of Nahor,

Weymouth New Testament
son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, son of Terah, son of Nahor,

World English Bible
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the [son] of Judah, the [son] of Jacob, the [son] of Isaac, the [son] of Abraham, the [son] of Terah, the [son] of Nahor,

Berean Literal Bible
of Jacob, of Isaac, of Abraham, of Terah, of Nahor,

Young's Literal Translation
the son of Judah, the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Smith's Literal Translation
Of Jacob, of Isaac, of Abraham, of Thara, of Nachor,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who was of Jacob, who was of Isaac, who was of Abraham, who was of Thare, who was of Nachor,

Catholic Public Domain Version
who was of Jacob, who was of Isaac, who was of Abraham, who was of Terah, who was of Nahor,

New American Bible
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, son of Terah, son of Nahor,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Son of Jaqob, son of Isaaq, son of Abraham, son of Terah, son of Nahor,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, son of Terah, son of Nahor,

Godbey New Testament
Jacob, Isaac, Abraham, Thara, Nachor, Serouch, Ragau,

Haweis New Testament
of Jacob, of Isaac, of Abraham, of Terah, of Nachor,

Mace New Testament
son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, son of Thara, son of Nachor, son of Saruch,

Weymouth New Testament
son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, son of Terah, son of Nahor,

Worrell New Testament
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Worsley New Testament
the son of Juda, the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Thara, the son of Nachor,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Genealogy of Jesus
33the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, 34the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, 35the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,…

Cross References
Genesis 22:18
And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

Genesis 28:14
Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.

Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

Matthew 1:2-16
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. / Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. ...

Genesis 17:19
But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him.

Genesis 26:4
I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed,

Romans 9:7
Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”

Hebrews 11:18
even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”

Genesis 21:12
But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.

Genesis 35:11-12
And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. / The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.”

1 Chronicles 1:34
Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.

Genesis 25:23
and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”

Genesis 27:29
May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”

Genesis 46:12
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.


Treasury of Scripture

Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,

which was the son of Isaac.

Genesis 21:3
And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.

Genesis 25:26
And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.

1 Chronicles 1:34
And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel.

Thara.

Genesis 11:24-32
And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah: …

Joshua 24:2
And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.

1 Chronicles 1:24-28
Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah, …

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Luke 3
1. The preaching and baptism of John;
15. his testimony of Jesus;
19. Herod imprisons John;
21. Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven.
23. The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards.














the son of Jacob
Jacob, also known as Israel, is a pivotal figure in the Bible. He is the father of the twelve tribes of Israel, which are central to the narrative of the Old Testament. Jacob's life is marked by his struggle with God, which is emblematic of the nation of Israel's own struggles. His story is found in Genesis 25-50. Jacob's name change to Israel (Genesis 32:28) signifies his transformation and the birth of a nation. This lineage highlights Jesus' connection to the covenant promises given to the patriarchs.

the son of Isaac
Isaac is the son of Abraham and Sarah, a child of promise born when his parents were advanced in age (Genesis 21:1-3). His near-sacrifice by Abraham on Mount Moriah (Genesis 22) is a profound foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice, illustrating themes of faith and obedience. Isaac's life is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, and his inclusion in Jesus' genealogy underscores the continuity of God's redemptive plan.

the son of Abraham
Abraham is a foundational figure in the Bible, known as the father of faith. God's covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3, 15:1-21) includes promises of land, descendants, and blessing, which are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Abraham's faith and obedience are highlighted in the New Testament (Romans 4, Hebrews 11), and his role as the patriarch of the Israelites establishes the lineage through which the Messiah would come. Abraham's story is central to understanding God's plan for salvation.

the son of Terah
Terah is the father of Abraham, Nahor, and Haran (Genesis 11:26). He originally set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan but settled in Haran instead (Genesis 11:31). Terah's journey sets the stage for Abraham's call and the subsequent unfolding of God's covenantal promises. His mention in the genealogy emphasizes the historical and familial context of God's work through Abraham's line.

the son of Nahor
Nahor is the grandfather of Abraham and the son of Serug (Genesis 11:22-25). He is part of the genealogical line that traces back to Shem, one of Noah's sons, linking the post-flood world to the patriarchs. Nahor's inclusion in the genealogy serves to connect Jesus to the broader narrative of God's dealings with humanity, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan from creation through the patriarchs to the coming of Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jacob
Also known as Israel, he is a patriarch whose twelve sons became the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. His life is marked by struggles and a transformative encounter with God.

2. Isaac
The son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is a patriarch known for his role in the binding account and as the father of Esau and Jacob. His life represents God's promise and faithfulness.

3. Abraham
Known as the father of faith, Abraham is a key figure in the Bible. God made a covenant with him, promising that he would be the father of many nations.

4. Terah
The father of Abraham, Nahor, and Haran. He began the journey from Ur to Canaan but settled in Haran.

5. Nahor
The grandfather of Abraham, Nahor is part of the genealogy that traces the lineage of Jesus, emphasizing God's plan through generations.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness Across Generations
The genealogy in Luke 3:34 reminds us of God's unwavering faithfulness to His promises, as seen through the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith. Just as Jesus' lineage is traced back to the patriarchs, we too are part of a spiritual lineage through faith in Christ.

God's Sovereign Plan
The inclusion of these patriarchs in Jesus' genealogy highlights God's sovereign plan in history, working through imperfect people to bring about His purposes.

Living by Faith
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob each had moments of faith and failure. Their accounts encourage us to live by faith, trusting in God's promises even when circumstances are challenging.

The Role of Family in God's Plan
The genealogy underscores the role of family in God's redemptive plan, encouraging us to value and nurture our own families in faith.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Jacob,
Ἰακὼβ (Iakōb)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2384: Of Hebrew origin; Jacob, the progenitor of the Israelites.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Isaac,
Ἰσαὰκ (Isaak)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2464: (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Abraham,
Ἀβραὰμ (Abraam)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 11: Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Terah,
Θάρα (Thara)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2291: Terah, the father of Abraham. Of Hebrew origin; Thara, the father of Abraham.

the [son]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

of Nahor,
Ναχὼρ (Nachōr)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3493: Nahor, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Nachor, the grandfather of Abraham.


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