Luke 3:37
New International Version
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Kenan,

New Living Translation
Lamech was the son of Methuselah. Methuselah was the son of Enoch. Enoch was the son of Jared. Jared was the son of Mahalalel. Mahalalel was the son of Kenan.

English Standard Version
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,

Berean Literal Bible
of Methuselah, of Enoch, of Jared, of Mahalalel, of Cainan,

King James Bible
Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,

New King James Version
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,

New American Standard Bible
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

NASB 1995
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

NASB 1977
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

Amplified Bible
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

Christian Standard Bible
son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalalel, son of Cainan,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Cainan,

American Standard Version
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

Contemporary English Version
Methuselah, Enoch, Jared, Mahalaleel, Kenan,

English Revised Version
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Cainan,

Good News Translation
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Kenan,

International Standard Version
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,

NET Bible
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Kenan,

New Heart English Bible
of Methuselah, of Hanoch, of Jared, of Mahalalel, of Kenan,

Webster's Bible Translation
Who was the son of Methuselah, who was the son of Enoch, who was the son of Jared, who was the son of Maleleel, who was the son of Cainan,

Weymouth New Testament
son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalalel, son of Kenan,

World English Bible
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the [son] of Methuselah, the [son] of Enoch, the [son] of Jared, the [son] of Mahalaleel,

Berean Literal Bible
of Methuselah, of Enoch, of Jared, of Mahalalel, of Cainan,

Young's Literal Translation
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel,

Smith's Literal Translation
Of Mathusala, of Enoch, of Jared, of Maleleel, of Cainan,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who was of Mathusale, who was of Henoch, who was of Jared, who was of Malaleel, who was of Cainan,

Catholic Public Domain Version
who was of Methuselah, who was of Enoch, who was of Jared, who was of Mahalalel, who was of Cainan,

New American Bible
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Cainan,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mehalaleil, son of Qainan,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
son of Methusala, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Kenan,

Godbey New Testament
of Methusalah, Enoch, Jared, of Mahalaleel, Cainan,

Haweis New Testament
of Methusaleh, of Enoch, of Jared, of Maleleel, of Cainan,

Mace New Testament
son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Maleleel,

Weymouth New Testament
son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalalel, son of Kenan,

Worrell New Testament
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

Worsley New Testament
the son of Lamech, the son of Mathusala, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Maleleel, the son of Cainan,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Genealogy of Jesus
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, 38the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.…

Cross References
Genesis 5:24
Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God had taken him away.

Hebrews 11:5
By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.

Genesis 5:21-23
When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah. / And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Enoch lived a total of 365 years.

Jude 1:14
Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones

Genesis 5:18
When Jared was 162 years old, he became the father of Enoch.

Genesis 5:19-20
And after he had become the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then he died.

Genesis 5:25-27
When Methuselah was 187 years old, he became the father of Lamech. / And after he had become the father of Lamech, Methuselah lived 782 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died.

Genesis 5:28-29
When Lamech was 182 years old, he had a son. / And he named him Noah, saying, “May this one comfort us in the labor and toil of our hands caused by the ground that the LORD has cursed.”

Genesis 5:30-32
And after he had become the father of Noah, Lamech lived 595 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Lamech lived a total of 777 years, and then he died. / After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

1 Chronicles 1:3
Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah.

1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,

1 Chronicles 1:1
Adam, Seth, Enosh,

Matthew 1:2
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Matthew 1:3
Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Matthew 1:4
Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.


Treasury of Scripture

Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,

Mathusala.

Genesis 5:6-28
And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos: …

1 Chronicles 1:1-3
Adam, Sheth, Enosh, …

Methuselah, Mahalaleel.

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Arpachshad Cainan Ca-I'nan Enoch Jared Kenan Lamech Mahalaleel Mahalalel Methuselah Noah Shem
Jump to Next
Arpachshad Cainan Ca-I'nan Enoch Jared Kenan Lamech Mahalaleel Mahalalel Methuselah Noah Shem
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 Methuselah
Methuselah is noted in Genesis 5:27 as the longest-lived human, reaching 969 years. His name is often associated with the idea of longevity and patience. Methuselah's lifespan is significant as it ends the year of the flood, suggesting a connection between his death and the judgment of the flood. This lineage emphasizes the continuity of God's plan through generations, highlighting the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant through whom the Messiah would come.

the son of Enoch
Enoch is a unique figure in biblical history, known for his close relationship with God. Genesis 5:24 states that Enoch "walked with God, and he was not, for God took him," indicating that he did not experience death in the usual manner. Enoch's life is a type of the believer's walk with God, emphasizing faith and righteousness. His translation to heaven prefigures the rapture of the church, as described in 1 Thessalonians 4:17.

the son of Jared
Jared is mentioned in Genesis 5:18-20, and his name is often associated with descent or coming down. His life marks a period of increasing human population and the spread of civilization. Jared's era is significant as it precedes the time of Enoch, who would later be taken by God, and Methuselah, who would live until the flood. This period reflects the growing complexity of human society and the need for divine intervention.

the son of Mahalalel
Mahalalel, whose name means "praise of God," is listed in Genesis 5:12-17. His inclusion in the genealogy underscores the importance of worship and reverence for God, even in the midst of a corrupt world. Mahalalel's life serves as a reminder of the call to live a life that honors God, setting the stage for the righteous lineage that would lead to Noah and eventually to Jesus Christ.

the son of Cainan
Cainan is mentioned in Genesis 5:9-14, and his name is sometimes associated with possession or acquisition. His life represents the continuation of the godly line from Adam through Seth, emphasizing the preservation of a faithful remnant. Cainan's place in the genealogy highlights the importance of heritage and the transmission of faith through generations, ultimately pointing to the fulfillment of God's promise in the coming of the Messiah.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Methuselah
Known as the longest-lived human in the Bible, Methuselah is often associated with longevity and the period before the flood.

2. Enoch
A significant figure who "walked with God" and was taken up to heaven without experiencing death, symbolizing righteousness and divine favor.

3. Jared
The father of Enoch, part of the genealogical line leading to Jesus, representing the continuity of God's plan through generations.

4. Mahalalel
A lesser-known patriarch, yet part of the lineage that emphasizes the faithfulness of God's promise through generations.

5. Cainan
Another ancestor in the genealogy of Jesus, highlighting the historical and spiritual lineage that connects to the Messiah.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through generations. They remind us of the continuity of God's plan and our place within His account.

Walking with God
Enoch's life is a powerful example of what it means to walk with God. His relationship with God was so profound that he did not experience death. This challenges us to cultivate a deep, personal relationship with God in our daily lives.

Legacy of Faith
The individuals in this genealogy remind us of the legacy of faith we inherit and pass on. Our lives can impact future generations, encouraging us to live faithfully and intentionally.

God's Sovereignty and Timing
Methuselah's long life and the timing of the flood demonstrate God's sovereignty and perfect timing. We can trust God's timing in our own lives, even when it seems delayed.

Righteousness and Divine Favor
Enoch's life illustrates that righteousness leads to divine favor. Pursuing a righteous life aligns us with God's will and brings His blessings.

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 Methuselah,
Μαθουσαλὰ (Mathousala)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3103: (Hebrew) Methuselah, son of Enoch and father of Lamech. Of Hebrew origin; Mathusala, an antediluvian.

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 Enoch,
Ἑνὼχ (Henōch)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1802: Enoch, son of Jared and father of Methuselah. Of Hebrew origin; Enoch, an antediluvian.

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 Jared,
Ἰάρετ (Iaret)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2391: (Hebrew), Jared, son of Mahalalel and father of Enoch. Of Hebrew origin; Jared, an antediluvian.

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 Mahalalel,
Μαλελεὴλ (Maleleēl)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3121: Mahalaleel or Maleleel, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Maleleel, an antediluvian.

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.


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