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Luke 3:36 Cross-References

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Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,

Luke 3:36 (KJV)

Historical Context for Luke 3:36

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Shelahson of Arpachshad (GEN 10:24, GEN 11:12)
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Cainanin the lineage of Messiah (LUK 3:36)
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Arpachshadson of Shem (GEN 10:22)
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Shemson of Noah (GEN 5:32)
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Noahson of Lamech (GEN 5:28-29)

Commentary on Luke 3:36

Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe—The genealogy reaches Noah (Νῶε, Noe), the second Adam figure who preserved humanity through judgment. Shem (Σήμ, Sem) was Noah's son through whom God's covenant line continued, receiving special blessing (Genesis 9:26). Arphaxad (Ἀρφαξάδ) represents the post-flood generation that repopulated earth.The inclusion of Cainan (Καϊνάμ) presents a textual issue: he appears in the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) but not the Hebrew Masoretic text of Genesis 11. Luke, writing for Greek reader...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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