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, Berean Annotated Bible the son of Jacob (he grasps the heel), the son of Isaac (he will laugh), the son of Abraham (father of many), the son of Terah (station), the son of Nahor (snorting), 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, 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, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the 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 Versionthe [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 BibleWho 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 BibleThe 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 Testamentson 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 the son of Jacob, Matthew 1:16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. Genesis 46:8 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. Acts 7:14 Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. the son of Isaac, Matthew 1:2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. Genesis 17:19-21 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. / As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation. / But I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.” Romans 9:7-9 Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” the son of Abraham, Matthew 1:1 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Genesis 17:5-8 No longer will you be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. / I will make you exceedingly fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will descend from you. / I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. … Galatians 3:16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. the son of Terah, Genesis 11:27-32 This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot. / During his father Terah’s lifetime, Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans. / And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah. … Joshua 24:2 And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods. Acts 7:2-4 And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living. the son of Nahor, Genesis 11:24-25 When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. / And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters. 1 Chronicles 1:26-27 Serug, Nahor, Terah, / and Abram (that is, Abraham). 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. 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, … Jump to Previous Abraham Admin Amminadab Arni Hezron Isaac Jacob Judah Nachor Nahor Perez TerahJump to Next Abraham Admin Amminadab Arni Hezron Isaac Jacob Judah Nachor Nahor Perez TerahLuke 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, later called Israel, was Isaac’s son and the father of the twelve patriarchs from whom the tribes of Israel descended. His life included exile, return, and his wrestling with God, after which he received the name Israel. Mat 1:16 Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary,… the son of Isaac, Isaac was the promised son born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age. God preserved him when Abraham was commanded to offer him, confirming that the covenant line would continue through Isaac. Mat 1:2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob,… the son of Abraham, Abraham received God’s covenant promise of descendants, land, and blessing for all nations. Through his chosen line, God established the family from which the Messiah would come. Mat 1:1 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ… the son of Terah, Terah fathered Abraham, Nahor, and Haran. He began the journey from Ur toward Canaan but settled in Haran, where Abraham later received God’s call to continue to the promised land. Gen 11:27-32 This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of… the son of Nahor, Nahor was Terah’s father and a descendant of Shem. His place in the genealogy traces the covenant family through the generations following the flood to Abraham and ultimately to Christ. Gen 11:24-25 When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah.… Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobAlso 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 GenerationsThe 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 3:34?2. How does Luke 3:34 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis? 3. What significance does Jacob's lineage hold in understanding Jesus' genealogy in Luke 3:34? 4. How can recognizing Jesus' ancestry deepen our faith and trust in God's promises? 5. How does Luke 3:34 affirm the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about Jesus? 6. What practical steps can we take to honor our spiritual heritage today? 7. How does Luke 3:34 fit into the genealogy of Jesus? 8. Why is the genealogy in Luke different from Matthew's? 9. What is the significance of the names listed in Luke 3:34? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 3? Luke 3:34 is far more than a list of names. Each link—Jacob, Isaac, Abraham, Terah, Nahor—unfolds God’s steadfast purpose: to bring the promised Savior into real space and time. Jacob points to a nation, Isaac to miraculous promise, Abraham to global blessing, Terah to grace invading idolatry, and Nahor to the ancient roots of humanity. Together they testify that Jesus is the culmination of centuries of faithful, literal history, and in Him every promise finds its fulfillment. 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. Additonal Resources Luke 3:34 Blue Letter BibleLuke 3:34 Bible Gateway Luke 3:34 Bible.com Luke 3:34 NIV |
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