Lexical Definition
עַמִּינָדָב ʻAmmîynâdâb (am-mee-naw-dawb') Amminadab N:N-M-P
from עַם and נָדַב; people of liberality
Amminadab.
- § Amminadab = "my kinsman is noble"
- Amminadab, the name of four Israelites
1) son of Ram or Aram and father of Nahshon or Naasson and an ancestor of Jesus; father-in-law of Aaron
2) a Kohathite Levite and chief of the sons of Uzziel
3) a Levite, son of Kohath; also 'Izhar'
See Greek: Ἀμιναδάβ
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עַמִּינָדָֽב | Amminadab | Num.1.7 • Num.2.3 • Num.7.17 • Num.10.14 |
| עַמִּינָדָ֛ב | Amminadab | Exod.6.23 |
| עַמִּינָדָ֖ב | Amminadab | Num.7.12 |
| עַמִּינָדָ֑ב | Amminadab | 1Chr.2.10 |
| עַמִּֽינָדָֽב | Amminadab | Ruth.4.19 |
| וְעַמִּינָדָב֙ | and Amminadab | 1Chr.2.10 |
| וְעַמִּֽינָדָב֙ | and Amminadab | Ruth.4.20 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.23
- son of: Ram (רָם)
- father of: Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע) and Nahshon (נַחְשׁוֹן)
- Also named: Aminadab (Ἀμιναδάβ "Amminadab" Ἀμιναδάβ)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַמִּינָדָב proper name, masculine (my kinsman is noble); — ᵐ5 Αμος(ε)ιναδαβ:
1. Aaron's father-in-law Exod 6:23; Num 1:7; Num 2:3; Num 7:12; Num 7:17; Num 10:14 (all P), Ruth 4:19; Ruth 4:20; 1Chr 2:10 (twice in verse).
2. Levites:
a. 1Chr 6:7*.
b. 1Chr 15:10; 1Chr 15:11.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 6:23 |
| Numbers | 1:7 · 2:3 · 7:12 · 7:17 · 10:14 |
| Ruth | 4:19 · 4:20 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:10 · 6:7* · 15:10 · 15:11 |
Profile
Male • Son of Ram • Father-in-law of Aaron, ancestor of David
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Amminadab was the father of Elisheba, who married Aaron, and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.23;
- referred to as Amminadab עַמִּינָדָב, or Amminadab Ἀμιναδάβ;
- a son of Ram רָם;
- father of Elisheba אֱלִישֶׁבַע and Nahshon נַחְשׁוֹן.
Amminadab was a prominent figure in the genealogy of the Israelites. He was the father of Elisheba, who married Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. Amminadab's son Nahshon was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the wilderness wanderings. Nahshon was in charge of the Judahite division and made offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle.
Amminadab is also mentioned in the genealogy of King David, being his great-great-grandfather. This makes Amminadab an ancestor of Jesus Christ as well, as seen in the genealogies recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
The consistency of Amminadab's mention in various genealogical records highlights his significance in the lineage of important biblical figures, from the time of Moses to the earthly life of Jesus.
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