Lexical Definition
Ἐλιακείμ Eliakeím (el-ee-ak-ime') Eliakim N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (אֶלְיָקִים)
Eliakim.
- Eliakim, an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἐλιακὶμ | of Eliakim | Luke.3.30 |
Abbott-Smith
Ἐλιακείμ(Heb. אֶלְיָקִים),
Eliakim, an ancestor of Jesus: Mt 1:13, Lk 3:30.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 1:13 |
| Luke | 3:30 |
Profile
Male • Son of Melea • Ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Eliakim was an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in Luke's genealogy.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luk.3.30;
- only referred to as Eliakim Ἐλιακείμ;
- a son of Melea Μελεᾶς;
- father of Jonam Ἰωνάν.
Eliakim is mentioned in Luke 3:30 in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. He was the son of Melea and the father of Jonam. Eliakim is listed in the genealogy that traces Jesus' lineage through his mother, Mary, all the way back to Adam. This genealogy emphasizes Jesus' descent from Adam, the first man, and his relationship to all humanity.
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