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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Μελχὶ | of Melchi | Luke.3.28 |
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 Addi • An ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Melchi, an ancestor of Jesus mentioned 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 Melchi Μελχί;
- a son of Addi Ἀδδί;
- father of Neri Νηρί.
Melchi is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ found in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.28). He is listed as an ancestor of Jesus, but the biblical text does not provide any further details about his life or role in the family line. Based on his inclusion in the genealogy, he was likely of Jewish heritage.
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