Lexical Definition
Μελεᾶς Meleâs (mel-eh-as') Melea N:N-M-P
of uncertain origin
Meleas.
- Meleas, an Israelite
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Μελεὰ | of Melea | Luke.3.31 |
Abbott-Smith
Μελεά (Rec. -ᾶς, gen., -ᾶ), indecl., ὁ (Heb. מְלֵאָה),
Melea: Lk 3:31.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:31 |
Profile
Male • Son of Menna • An ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Melea, mentioned in Luke's genealogy of Jesus (Luk.3.31).
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luk.3.31;
- only referred to as Melea Μελεᾶς;
- a son of Menna Μαϊνάν;
- father of Eliakim Ἐλιακείμ.
Melea is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.31). He is listed as an ancestor of Jesus, but no further information about his life or role is provided in the biblical text. His name suggests he was likely of Jewish descent.
All entries for Melea: Μελεᾶς