Lexical Definition
Κωσάμ Kōsám (ko-sam') Cosam N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (compare קֶסֶם)
Cosam.
- Cosam (i.e. Kosam) an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Κωσὰμ | of Cosam | Luke.3.28 |
Abbott-Smith
Κωσάμ, ὁ,
Cosam: Lk 3:28.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:28 |
Profile
Male • Son of Elmadam • Ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Cosam is listed as an ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy. (Luk.3.28)
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luk.3.28;
- only referred to as Cosam Κωσάμ;
- a son of Elmadam Ἐλμωδάμ;
- father of Addi Ἀδδί.
Cosam is mentioned in Luke 3:28 as one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ in the genealogy traced through Joseph, Jesus' legal father. He is listed as the son of Elmadam and the father of Addi. The genealogy in Luke's Gospel goes back from Joseph to Adam, the son of God, highlighting Jesus' connection to all of humanity.
Cosam's inclusion in the genealogy helps to establish Jesus' lineage and his ties to the Davidic line, as well as his relationship to key figures in Israel's history. However, no additional information about Cosam's life or role is provided in the Bible.
All entries for Cosam: Κωσάμ