Luke 3:34
Luke 3:34 in Multiple Translations
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
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,
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
The son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
The sonne of Iacob, the sonne of Isaac, the sonne of Abraham, the sonne of Thara, the sonne of Nachor,
the [son] of Judah, the [son] of Jacob, the [son] of Isaac, the [son] of Abraham, the [son] of Terah, the [son] of Nahor,
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
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,
Who was of Jacob, who was of Isaac, who was of Abraham, who was of Thare, who was of Nachor,
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.
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Greek Word Reference — Luke 3:34
Study Notes — Luke 3:34
Context — The Genealogy of Jesus
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, 36the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 21:3 | And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 1:24–28 | So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah, Eber, Peleg, Reu, Serug, Nahor, Terah, and Abram (that is, Abraham). The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael. |
| 4 | Matthew 1:2 | Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 1:34 | Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel. |
| 6 | Acts 7:8 | Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. |
| 7 | Genesis 25:26 | After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born. |
| 8 | Genesis 11:24–32 | 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. When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. 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. But Sarai was barren; she had no children. And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there. Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran. |
Luke 3:34 Summary
This verse, Luke 3:34, lists part of Jesus' family tree, tracing back to important figures like Abraham, who was promised by God to be the father of many nations (Genesis 17:4-8). By including these names, the Bible shows how Jesus is connected to the history of God's people and how He fulfills the promises made to them. Just like Jesus had a family history, we are all part of a larger story that God is writing, and our lives are connected to the lives of those who came before us (Psalm 78:1-8). This reminds us that our value and purpose come from being part of God's story, not just from our own achievements or heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the genealogy in Luke 3:34 go back to Abraham, and what is the significance of this?
The genealogy goes back to Abraham to show Jesus' connection to the Jewish people and to fulfill the promise made to Abraham in Genesis 12:3 and Genesis 17:4-8, which is also referenced in Galatians 3:8-9 and Romans 4:1-25.
What can we learn from the fact that Jesus' ancestry includes both famous and lesser-known figures?
This shows that God uses people from all walks of life to fulfill His plans, as seen in 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, and that our value comes not from our human heritage but from our relationship with God through Jesus Christ, as stated in John 1:12-13.
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 serves to introduce Jesus as the Messiah and the Savior of the world, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:1-10 and fulfilled in Luke 4:18-21.
What does the mention of specific ancestors, such as Jacob, Isaac, and Abraham, signify in the context of Jesus' genealogy?
These specific ancestors highlight Jesus' connection to the covenant promises made by God to the patriarchs, as recorded in Genesis 28:13-15, Genesis 26:2-5, and Genesis 12:1-3, emphasizing Jesus' role in fulfilling these promises.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for you to be part of God's larger story, just like Jesus was part of the genealogy that led to His birth?
- How can reflecting on the ancestors of Jesus, such as Abraham and Isaac, encourage your faith and trust in God's promises?
- In what ways can you, like the lesser-known figures in Jesus' genealogy, be used by God to fulfill His plans and purposes?
- What does the inclusion of both well-known and lesser-known figures in Jesus' ancestry teach you about God's view of human importance and value?
Gill's Exposition on Luke 3:34
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 3:34
Trapp's Commentary on Luke 3:34
Sermons on Luke 3:34
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Get Ready to Laugh With God by Carter Conlon | This sermon from Psalms 2 emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty amidst societal challenges and the need for the Church to be a restraining influence against ev |
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Faith Unto Enlargement Through Adversity - Part 5 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of responding to God's call and separating oneself from personal interests. The example of Abraham is used to illustrate this p |
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Homily 8 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, emphasizing the divine foreknowledge and prophetic order behind every detail, from the humble circumstances o |
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(Genesis) Genesis 38:27-30 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis. Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers and ends up in Egypt, where he becomes a prominent |
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Some Queries and Considerations Proposed to the Cavaliers by Isaac Penington | Greek Word Studies delves into the significance of the term 'patriarch' in Scripture, highlighting the role of important male ancestors as heads of families or tribes, such as Abra |
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(Genesis) Genesis 49:29-33 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the life of Jacob and how he evolved spiritually. Jacob started out as a man of the flesh, always striving to be first and taking what he wa |
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Descendents of David & Abraham - Jim Cymbala by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the dual nature of Jesus as both fully man and fully divine. He highlights how Jesus, despite being the promised Messiah, did not fit the pre |






