Lexical Definition
Μελχί Melchí (mel-khee') Melchi N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (מֶלֶךְ with pronominal suffix, my king)
Melchi.
- Melchi (i.e. Malki), the name of two Israelites
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Μελχὶ | of Melchi | Luke.3.24 |
Abbott-Smith
Μελχεί (Rec. -χί), indecl., ὁ (Heb. מַלְכִּי),
Melchi: Lk 3:24, 28.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:24 · 3:28 |
Profile
Male • Son of Jannai • An ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy.
Man living at the time ofExile and return
Melchi, mentioned in Luke's genealogy of Jesus (Luk.3.24).
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time ofExile and return, only mentioned at Luk.3.24;
- only referred to as Melchi Μελχί;
- a son of Jannai Ἰαννά;
- father of Levi Λευΐ.
Melchi is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.24). He is listed as an ancestor of Jesus, but no additional information about him is provided in the biblical text. His name suggests he was likely of Jewish descent.
All entries for Melchi: Μελχί