Lexical Definition
Ναγγαί Nangaí (nang-gah'-ee) Naggai N:N-M-P
probably of Hebrew origin (compare נֹגַהּ)
Nagge.
- Nangæ (i.e. perhaps Nogach), an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ναγγαὶ | of Naggai | Luke.3.25 |
Abbott-Smith
Ναγγαί, ὁ, indecl.,
Naggai: Lk 3:25.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:25 |
Profile
Male • Son of Maath • An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Man living at the time ofExile and return
Naggai is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time ofExile and return, only mentioned at Luk.3.25;
- only referred to as Naggai Ναγγαί;
- a son of Maath Μαάθ;
- father of Esli Ἐσλί.
Naggai is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:25). He is listed as the son of Maath and the father of Esli, making him a distant ancestor of Jesus.
The genealogy in Luke 3 traces Jesus' lineage back through His mother Mary's side of the family, going all the way back to Adam, the first man. This genealogy is distinct from the one found in the Gospel of Matthew, which follows Jesus' lineage through His earthly father Joseph's side of the family.
The inclusion of Naggai in this genealogical record highlights the importance of family heritage and lineage in Jewish society. It also serves to emphasize Jesus' connection to the broader human family and His role as the Savior of all mankind.
All entries for Naggai: Ναγγαί