Lexical Definition
Νηρί Nērí (nay-ree') Neri N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (נֵרִיָּה)
Neri.
- Neri (i.e. Nerijah), an Israelite
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Νηρὶ | of Neri | Luke.3.27 |
Abbott-Smith
Νηρεί (Rec. -ρί), ὁ, indecl. (Heb. נֵרִי),
Neri: Lk 3:27.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:27 |
Profile
Male • Son of Melchi • Ancestor of Jesus
Man living at the time ofExile and return
Neri was an ancestor of Jesus, mentioned in Luke's genealogy.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time ofExile and return, only mentioned at Luk.3.27;
- only referred to as Neri Νηρί;
- a son of Melchi Μελχί;
- father of Shealtiel Σαλαθιήλ.
Neri was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the genealogy found in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:27). He was the son of Melchi and the father of Shealtiel. No other details about Neri's life are provided in the Bible. His name means "my light" in Hebrew.
All entries for Neri: Νηρί