Luke 3:36
New International Version
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

New Living Translation
Shelah was the son of Cainan. Cainan was the son of Arphaxad. Arphaxad was the son of Shem. Shem was the son of Noah. Noah was the son of Lamech.

English Standard Version
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Berean Literal Bible
of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Shem, of Noah, of Lamech,

King James Bible
Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,

New King James Version
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

New American Standard Bible
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

NASB 1995
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

NASB 1977
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Amplified Bible
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Christian Standard Bible
son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech,

American Standard Version
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Contemporary English Version
Cainan, Arphaxad, Shem, Noah, Lamech,

English Revised Version
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech,

Good News Translation
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

International Standard Version
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

NET Bible
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

New Heart English Bible
of Kenan, of Arpachshad, of Shem, of Noah, of Lamech,

Webster's Bible Translation
Who was the son of Cainan, who was the son of Arphaxad, who was the son of Shem, who was the son of Noah, who was the son of Lamech,

Weymouth New Testament
son of Cainan, son of Arpachshad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech,

World English Bible
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the [son] of Salah, the [son] of Cainan, the [son] of Arphaxad, the [son] of Shem, the [son] of Noah, the [son] of Lamech,

Berean Literal Bible
of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Shem, of Noah, of Lamech,

Young's Literal Translation
the son of Salah, the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Smith's Literal Translation
Of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Sem, of Noe, of Lamech,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who was of Cainan, who was of Arphaxad, who was of Sem, who was of Noe, who was of Lamech,

Catholic Public Domain Version
who was of Cainan, who was of Arphaxad, who was of Shem, who was Of Noah, who was of Lamech,

New American Bible
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Son of Qainan, son of Arphakshar, son of Shaym, son of Noah, son of Lamek,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
son of Kenan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech,

Godbey New Testament
Cainan, Arphaxad, Shem, Noah, Lamech,

Haweis New Testament
of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Sem, of Noe, of Lamech,

Mace New Testament
son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Sem, son of Noe, son of Lamech, son of Mathusala,

Weymouth New Testament
son of Cainan, son of Arpachshad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech,

Worrell New Testament
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Worsley New Testament
the son of Arphaxad, the son of Sem, the son of Noe,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Genealogy of Jesus
35the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, 36the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, 37the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,…

Cross References
Genesis 11:10-26
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. ...

Genesis 10:21-25
And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. / The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. ...

1 Chronicles 1:24-27
So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah, / Eber, Peleg, Reu, / Serug, Nahor, Terah, ...

Genesis 9:18-19
The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.

Genesis 5:32
After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 6:10
And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 7:13
On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons—

Genesis 8:16-19
“Come out of the ark, you and your wife, along with your sons and their wives. / Bring out all the living creatures that are with you—birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground—so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it.” / So Noah came out, along with his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives. ...

Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.

Genesis 9:28-29
After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.

Matthew 1:1-16
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / 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. ...

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Luke 1:68-73
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ...

Luke 2:4
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

Luke 2:11
Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!


Treasury of Scripture

Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,

Cainan.

Luke 11:12
Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

Sem.

Genesis 5:32
And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 7:13
In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark;

Genesis 9:18,26,27
And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan…

Shem.

Luke 17:27
They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.

Genesis 5:29,30
And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed…

Genesis 6:8-10,22
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD…

Noah.

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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 Cainan
The mention of "Cainan" in this genealogy has been a topic of discussion among scholars. In the Hebrew Masoretic Text, Cainan is not listed in the genealogies of Genesis 10 or 11, but he appears in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament. This discrepancy highlights the importance of textual transmission and the variations that can occur over centuries. From a conservative Christian perspective, this inclusion in Luke's genealogy underscores the divine inspiration of Scripture, where God ensures the preservation of His truth across different manuscripts and translations.

the son of Arphaxad
Arphaxad is a significant figure in the genealogical line leading to Abraham. His name, which may mean "healer" or "release," reflects the hope and continuity of God's promise to humanity after the flood. Arphaxad's lineage is crucial as it connects the post-flood world to the Abrahamic covenant, demonstrating God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant through which He would bless all nations.

the son of Shem
Shem, one of Noah's three sons, is often associated with the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites. His name means "name" or "renown," signifying the honor and blessing bestowed upon him by God. Shem's descendants are central to the biblical narrative, as they include the patriarchs and ultimately lead to Jesus Christ. This highlights the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through specific lineages, emphasizing the importance of heritage and divine purpose.

the son of Noah
Noah is a pivotal figure in the Bible, known for his righteousness and obedience in building the ark. His name means "rest" or "comfort," reflecting the relief he brought to humanity through his faithfulness. Noah's account is a testament to God's judgment and mercy, as the flood cleansed the earth while preserving a righteous remnant. This lineage through Noah underscores the theme of salvation and new beginnings, pointing to the ultimate redemption found in Christ.

the son of Lamech
Lamech, Noah's father, is noted for his prophetic words regarding his son, as recorded in Genesis 5:29. His name may mean "powerful" or "strong," and he expressed hope that Noah would bring relief from the curse of the ground. Lamech's inclusion in this genealogy serves as a reminder of the anticipation of redemption and the fulfillment of God's promises through successive generations. It highlights the continuity of God's plan and the faith of those who awaited the coming of the Messiah.

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 Cainan,
Καϊνὰμ (Kainam)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2536: (Hebrew), Cainan, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Cainan, the name of two patriarchs.

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 Arphaxad,
Ἀρφαξὰδ (Arphaxad)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 742: Arphaxad, son of Shem, and father of Cainan. Of Hebrew origin; Arphaxad, a post-diluvian 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 Shem,
Σὴμ (Sēm)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4590: Shem, a son of Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Sem, a 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 Noah,
Νῶε (Nōe)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3575: (Hebrew) Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Noe, a 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 Lamech,
Λάμεχ (Lamech)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2984: (Hebrew), Lamech, son of Methuselah and father of Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Lamech, a patriarch.


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