Luke 3:34
the son of Jacob [Supplanter], the son of Isaac [Laughter], + 3:34. MP: The promised “seed” in which all nations will be blessed comes through Abraham. (Gen 22:18) the son of Abraham [Father of a multitude], the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
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35the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
Cross References
Genesis 11:24Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah.
Genesis 25:26After that, his brother came out, and his hand had hold on Esau [Hairy]’s heel. He was named Jacob [Supplanter]. + 25:26 Note: The name Jacob [Supplanter] is commonly translated as [Surplanter]. It can also mean [To catch the heel], this is not so much as a power grab but a self protection (see Gen 25:22). Babies have a soft spot on their head, if damaged it can cause mental or physical harm or death. To grab the heel was an act of control and protection so Jacob would not be born already dead by a foot to the head. This struggle prefigures their future relations. Isaac [Laughter] was sixty years old when she bore them.
Matthew 1:2Abraham [Father of a multitude] became the father of Isaac [Laughter]. Isaac [Laughter] became the father of Jacob [Supplanter]. + 1:2. MP: King Messiah is a descendant of Judah. (Gen 49:10a) Jacob [Supplanter] became the father of Judah [Praised] and his brothers.
Matthew Henry on Luke 3:22-38
The Genealogy of Christ. 21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, 24 Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was… Read the whole commentary →