Aminadab, also spelled Amminadab, is a biblical figure mentioned in several genealogies within the Holy Scriptures. His name, which means "my kinsman is noble" or "people of the prince," reflects the esteemed position he holds within the lineage of the Israelites. Aminadab is primarily recognized as an ancestor of King David and, by extension, Jesus Christ, according to the genealogies presented in the New Testament.

Genealogical Significance

Aminadab is first introduced in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. He is the son of Ram (also known as Aram) and the father of Nahshon. His lineage is significant as it traces the ancestry of King David, establishing the royal line through which the Messiah would come. In the Book of Ruth, Aminadab is mentioned as part of the genealogy that leads to David: "Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon was the father of Salmon" (Ruth 4:19-20).

Role in the Exodus

Aminadab's son, Nahshon, plays a notable role during the Exodus as the leader of the tribe of Judah. While Aminadab himself is not directly mentioned in the narrative of the Exodus, his familial connection to Nahshon places him within the context of this pivotal event in Israelite history. Nahshon's leadership during the wilderness journey underscores the prominence of Aminadab's family within the Israelite community.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, Aminadab is mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus Christ, underscoring his importance in the messianic lineage. The Gospel of Matthew records: "Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon" (Matthew 1:4). Similarly, the Gospel of Luke traces Jesus' ancestry through Aminadab: "the son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah" (Luke 3:33).

Cultural and Theological Implications

Aminadab's inclusion in the genealogies of both the Old and New Testaments highlights the continuity of God's covenantal promises through the generations. His position within the lineage of David and Jesus emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to establish an everlasting kingdom through David's descendants. Aminadab's role, though primarily genealogical, serves as a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving the line through which salvation would ultimately be offered to all humanity.

Conclusion

Aminadab's legacy is preserved through the biblical genealogies that connect the patriarchs of Israel to the royal line of David and the messianic promise fulfilled in Jesus Christ. His mention in both the Old and New Testaments underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan for humanity.Aminadab

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a-min'-a-dab (Aminadab): the King James Version: Greek form of Amminadab (which see). Thus the Revised Version (British and American) (Matthew 1:4 Luke 3:33).

284. Aminadab -- Amminadab, an Israelite ancestor of Christ
... 283, 284. Aminadab. 285 . ... ancestor of Christ NASB Word Usage Amminadab (3).
Aminadab. Of Hebrew origin (Ammiynadab); Aminadab, an Israelite -- Aminadab. ...
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1Knew Nothing; My Soul Troubled Me on Account of the Chariots of ...
... CHAPTER VI. 11. I knew nothing; my soul troubled me on account of the chariots
of Aminadab. I did it, she says, without thought, and ...
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July 7, 1894
... I no longer knew where I:was: my soul was troubled because of the chariots
of Aminadab." [235]. There is the true picture of our souls. ...
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Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ
... Judas and his brethren; 3. And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares
begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; 4. And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab ...
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Of the Agreement of the Evangelists Matthew and Luke in the ...
... begat Judas and his brethren; and Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares
begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; and Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab ...
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Chapter vi.
... Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Aminadib.11. I know nothing,
my soul troubled me on account of the chariots of Aminadab. 13. ...
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The Power of Harmony in Relation to Prayer.
... and a harp." [6040] But akin to the symphony of this nature is that which is written
in the second Book of Kings when "the brethren of Aminadab went before the ...
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How, Upon Saul's Transgression of the Prophet's Commands, Samuel ...
... So he made five others of his sons to come to him; of all of whom Eliab was the
eldest, Aminadab the second, Shammall the third, Nathaniel the fourth, Rael the ...
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How the Temple was Built While the Cutheans Endeavored in Vain to ...
... of the work, such Levites as were full twenty years old; and Jeshua and his sons
and brethren, and Codmiel the brother of Judas, the son of Aminadab, with his ...
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That when David had Conquered the Philistines who Made War against ...
... body of the people were come together, as they had resolved to do, the king came
to the ark, which the priest brought out of the house of Aminadab, and laid it ...
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Whether Christ Took Flesh of the Seed of David?
... Wherefore Aaron, who was the first priest according to the Law, married a
wife of the tribe of Juda, Elizabeth, daughter of Aminadab. ...
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Aminadab (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia AMINADAB. a-min'-a-dab (Aminadab): the King James
Version: Greek form of Amminadab (which see). ...Aminadab (2 Occurrences). ...
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Naasson (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Naasson (2 Occurrences). Matthew 1:4 And Aram begat Aminadab;
and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Begat (112 Occurrences)
... WBS YLT). Matthew 1:4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson;
and Naasson begat Salmon; (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Matthew 1 ...
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Aram (130 Occurrences)
... KJV DBY WBS). Matthew 1:4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson;
and Naasson begat Salmon; (KJV DBY WBS). Luke 3:33 ...
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Amidst (13 Occurrences)

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Nahshon (11 Occurrences)
... Sorcerer, the son of Aminadab, and prince of the children of Judah at the time of
the first numbering of the tribes in the wilderness (Exodus 6:23). ...
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Esrom (2 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:33 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the
son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda, (KJV ...
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Phares (2 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:33 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the
son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda, (KJV ...
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Aminihud (1 Occurrence)

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