Lexical Definition
Ἐσλί Eslí (es-lee') Esli N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (probably for אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי)
Esli.
- Esli, an Israelite
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἑσλὶ | of Esli | Luke.3.25 |
Abbott-Smith
Ἐσλεί (Rec. Ἐσλί, v. WH, Notes, 155), ὁ,
Esli, an ancestor of Jesus: Lk 3:25.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:25 |
Profile
Male • Son of Naggai • An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Man living at the time ofExile and return
Esli was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, mentioned in His genealogy.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time ofExile and return, only mentioned at Luk.3.25;
- only referred to as Esli Ἐσλί;
- a son of Naggai Ναγγαί;
- father of Nahum Ναούμ.
Esli is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in Luke 3:25. He was the son of Naggai and the father of Nahum. Esli was part of the lineage traced from David to Jesus through Nathan, David's son.
All entries for Esli: Ἐσλί