Luke 3:32

Luke 3:32 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

King James Version KJV

Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,

American Standard Version ASV

the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,

Bible in Basic English BBE

The son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,

Free Bible Version FBV

the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

The sonne of Iesse, the sonne of Obed, the sonne of Booz, the sonne of Salmon, the sonne of Naasson,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

the [son] of David, the [son] of Jesse, the [son] of Obed, the [son] of Booz, the [son] of Salmon, the [son] of Nahshon,

World English Bible WEB

the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Who was the son of Jesse, who was the son of Obed, who was the son of Booz, who was the son of Salmon, who was the son of Naasson,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Who was of Jesse, who was of Obed, who was of Booz, who was of Salmon, who was of Naasson,

Translation for Translators T4T

David was the son of Jesse. Jesse was the son of Obed. Obed was the son of Boaz. Boaz was the son of Sala. Sala was the son of Nahshon.

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Luke 3:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK του ιεσσαι του ωβηδ του βοοζ του σαλμων του ναασσων

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

ιεσσαι Iessai G2421 Jesse Noun-PRI

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

ωβηδ Ōbēd G5601 Obed Noun-PRI

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

βοοζ Booz G1003 Boaz Noun-PRI

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

σαλμων Salmōn G4533 Salmon Noun-PRI

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

ναασσων Naassōn G3476 Nahshon Noun-PRI

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Greek Word Reference — Luke 3:32

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Definition: ὁ, ἡ, τό, the prepositive article (ἄρθρον προτακτικόν), originally a demonstr. pron. (so usually in Hom.), in general corresponding to the Eng. definite article. __I. As demonstr. pron. __1. As frequently in Hom., absol., he (she, it), his (etc.): Act.17:28 (quoted from the poet Aratus). __2. Distributive, ὁ μὲν . . . ὁ δέ, the one . . . the other: 1Co.7:7, Gal.4:22; pl., Act.14:4, 17:32, Php.1:16, al.; οἱ μὲν . . . ἄλλοι δέ, Mat.16:14, Jhn.7:12; οἱ μεν̀ . . . ὁδέ, Heb.7:21, 23. __3. In narration (without ὁ μὲν preceding), ὁ δέ, but he: Mat.2:14, Mrk.1:45, Luk.8:21, Jhn.9:38, al. mult. __II. As prepositive article, the, prefixed, __1. to nouns unmodified: ὁ θεός, τὸ φῶς, etc.; to abstract nouns, ἡ σοφία, etc., to pl. nouns which indicate a class, οἱ ἀλώπεκες, foxes, Mat.8:20, al.; to an individual as representing a class, ὁ ἐργάτης, Luk.10:7; with nom. = voc. in addresses, Mat.11:26, Jhn.19:3, Jas.5:1, al.; to things which pertain to one, ἡ χεῖρ, his hand, Mrk.3:1; to names of persons well known or already mentioned; usually to names of countries (originally adjectives), ἡ Ἰουδαία, etc. __2. To modified nouns: with of person(s) pron. genitive, μοῦ, σοῦ, etc.; with poss. pron., ἐμός, σός, etc.; with adj. between the art. and the noun, ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος, Mat.12:35; the noun foll, by adj., both with art., ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός, Jhn.10:11 (on ὁ ὄχλος πολύς, Jhn.12:9, see M, Pr., 84); before adjectival phrases, ἡ κατ᾽ ἐκλογὴν πρόθεσις, Rom.9:11. __3. To Other parts of speech used as substantives; __(a) neuter adjectives: τ. ἀγαθόν, etc.; __(b) cardinal numerals: ὁ εἶς, οἷ δύο, etc.; __(with) participles: ὁ βαπτίζων (= ὁ Βαπτιστής, Mat.14:2), Mrk.6:14; πᾶς ὁ, with ptcp., every one who, etc.; __(d) adverbs: τὸ πέραν, τὰ νῦν, ὁ ἔσω ἄνθρωπος; __(e) infinitives: nom., τὸ θέλειν, Rom.7:18, al.; genitive, τοῦ, after adjectives, ἄξιον τοῦ πορεύεσθαι, 1Co.16:4; verbs, ἐλαχεν τοῦ θυμιᾶσαι, Luk.1:9; and frequently in a final sense, ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρειν, Mat.13:3 (on the artic. inf., see Bl., §71). __4. In the neut. to sentences, phrases or single words treated as a quotation: τὸ Ἐι δύνῃ, Mrk.9:23; τὸ ἔτι ἅπαξ, Heb.12:27; τὸ ἀνέβη, Eph.4:9, al. __5. To prepositional phrases: οἱ ἀπὸ Ἰταλίας, Heb.13:24; οἱ ἐκ νόμου, Rom.4:14; neut. accusative absol., in adverbial phrases, τὸ καθ᾽ ἡμέραν, daily, Luk.11:3; τὸ κατὰ σάρκα, as regards the flesh, Rom.9:5. __6. To nouns in the genitive, denoting kinship, association, etc.: ὁ τοῦ, the son of (unless context indicates a different relationship), Mat.10:2, al.; τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ, the things that pertain to God, Mat.16:23; τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης, Rom.14:19 (cf. M, Pr., 81ff.; Bl, §§46, 47). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

ιεσσαι Iessai G2421 "Jesse" Noun-PRI

Jesse was an Israelite and the father of King David, mentioned in Matthew 1:5-6 and Luke 3:32. He is an important figure in the genealogy of Jesus. Jesse is referenced in the Bible as a significant ancestor.

Definition: Ἰεσσαί (FlJ, -σσαῖος), ὁ (Heb. יִשַׁי Rut.4:17, al.) Jesse: Mat.1:5-6, Luk.3:32, Act.13:22" (LXX), Rom.15:12 (LXX),† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 5 NT verses. KJV: Jesse See also: Acts 13:22; Matthew 1:5; Romans 15:12.

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

ωβηδ Ōbēd G5601 "Obed" Noun-PRI

Obed was an Israelite who is mentioned in the family tree of Jesus in Matthew 1:5 and Luke 3:32. He was an important part of Jesus' ancestry.

Definition: Ἰωβήδ (WH, -βήλ, Lk, l.with; Rec., RV, Ὠβήδ), ὁ, indecl., Jo bed (Obed): Mat.1:5, Luk.3:32.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: Obed See also: Luke 3:32; Matthew 1:5.

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

βοοζ Booz G1003 "Boaz" Noun-PRI

Boaz was an Israelite who married Ruth, a Moabite widow, as seen in Matthew 1:5 and Luke 3:32. He was a relative of King David and an ancestor of Jesus.

Definition: Βοός and Βοές (RV, Βοάζ, Rec. Βοόζ), ὁ, indecl. (Heb. בֹּעַז), Boaz (Rut.2:1): Mat.1:5, Luk.3:32.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: Booz See also: Luke 3:32; Matthew 1:5.

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

σαλμων Salmōn G4533 "Salmon" Noun-PRI

Salmon was an Israelite, mentioned in Matthew 1:4-5 and Luke 3:32, who was an ancestor of Jesus. He was the father of Boaz, who married Ruth.

Definition: Σαλμών, ὁ indecl. (Heb. שַׂלְמוֹן), Salmon: Mat.1:4-5, Luk.3:32 (Σαλά, WH, R, mg.).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 3 NT verses. KJV: Salmon See also: Luke 3:32; Matthew 1:4; Matthew 1:5.

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

ναασσων Naassōn G3476 "Nahshon" Noun-PRI

Nahshon was an Israelite, mentioned in Matthew 1:4 and Luke 3:32. He was an ancestor of Jesus. Nahshon was a leader in the Bible.

Definition: Ναασσών, ὁ indecl. (Heb. נַחְשׁוֹן), Naasson: Mat.1:4, Luk.3:32.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: Naasson See also: Luke 3:32; Matthew 1:4.

Study Notes — Luke 3:32

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Context
Cross References
Luke 3:32 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Luke 3:32
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 3:32
Trapp's Commentary on Luke 3:32
Sermons on Luke 3:32

Context — The Genealogy of Jesus

30the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim, 31the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

32the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

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,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ruth 4:18–22	Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.
2	Matthew 1:3–6	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. Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,
3	Isaiah 11:1–2	Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
4	Numbers 7:12	On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah drew near with his offering.
5	1 Samuel 17:58	“Whose son are you, young man?” asked Saul. “I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem,” David replied.
6	1 Chronicles 2:10–15	Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah. Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third, Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth, Ozem sixth, and David seventh.
7	Numbers 1:7	from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab;
8	Acts 13:22–23	After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.
9	1 Kings 12:16	When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home,
10	1 Samuel 20:31	For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingship shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!”

Luke 3:32 Summary

This verse lists the ancestors of Jesus, tracing His family line back through the generations. It shows that Jesus is a descendant of King David, which is important because God promised that the Messiah would come from David's family, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13. This verse also reminds us that God is faithful to His people and keeps His promises, just like He did with David and his family, as seen in Psalm 89:3-4. By including this genealogy, Luke is helping us understand that Jesus is the fulfillment of God's plan to save the world, and that He has a rich history and heritage that points to His identity as the Messiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the genealogy of Jesus included in the Gospel of Luke?

The genealogy of Jesus is included to demonstrate His connection to the covenant people of God, as seen in the book of Genesis 12:1-3 and to fulfill the prophecy that the Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah, as stated in Genesis 49:10.

Who is Jesse in the Bible?

Jesse is the father of King David, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:10-13, and an important figure in the genealogy of Jesus, highlighting God's plan to bring the Messiah through the line of David, as promised in 2 Samuel 7:12-13.

What is the significance of Obed in Jesus' genealogy?

Obed is the son of Boaz and Ruth, a Gentile woman who became part of the family of God, as seen in the book of Ruth, demonstrating God's plan to include all nations in the family of God, as stated in Galatians 3:28.

How does this verse relate to the overall message of the Gospel of Luke?

This verse is part of the larger narrative of Jesus' ancestry, which highlights God's faithfulness to His people and sets the stage for the ministry of Jesus, who would bring salvation to all people, as seen in Luke 19:10.

Reflection Questions

What does this verse reveal about God's plan to bring salvation to the world through the family of David?
How does the inclusion of Gentiles, like Ruth, in Jesus' genealogy impact our understanding of God's plan for all nations?
What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and heritage in our spiritual journey?
How can we apply the faithfulness of God, demonstrated in this verse, to our own lives and circumstances?

Gill's Exposition on Luke 3:32

Which was the son of Jesse,.... The order of the persons from Jesse to Abraham, as Obed, Boaz, Salmon, Naasson, Aminadab, Aram, or Ram, Esrom, (for Joram, which the Arabic version here inserts, is to

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 3:32

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Trapp's Commentary on Luke 3:32

31 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David, 32 Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson, 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, 34 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, Ver. 34. Which was the son of Thara] So there are reckoned ten generations from Abraham to Noah. And again, ten from Noah to Adam.

Sermons on Luke 3:32

	Sermon	Description
	Genesis by Jim Cymbala	Jim Cymbala preaches on Genesis 38, focusing on the flawed character of Judah and the messy circumstances surrounding his family. He emphasizes that despite Judah's moral failures,
	(Genesis) Genesis 37:34-36 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the grief of Jacob over the loss of his son Joseph. Jacob is seen mourning for his son and refusing to be comforted. The speaker suggests tha
	(The Works of Faith) God Loves Us as He Loved Jesus by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. He encourages the audience to consider how they are spending their time and to make
	Through the Bible - Genesis 37-38 by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith explores the story of Joseph in Genesis 37-38, focusing on the dynamics of sibling rivalry and the consequences of favoritism within Jacob's family. Joseph, favored by
	(The Word for Today) Isaiah 10:5 - Part 3 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the warnings given by the prophet Jeremiah to the people who had forsaken God. He draws parallels between the patterns of rebellion in
	(The Word for Today) Isaiah 11:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of seeking a face-to-face encounter with God. He emphasizes the need for believers to have a personal relationship with
	The Cost of Declaring His Glory by Helen Roseveare	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of facing persecution and suffering for their faith. They describe a brutal attack on their home by cruel men during a rebe