Cosam Κωσάμ
Ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy
Who is Cosam in the Bible?
Cosam is an ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in Luke's genealogy at Luke 3:28, where he appears as the son of Elmadam and the father of Addi. He is one of many generations traced through Joseph, Jesus' legal father, in a lineage that extends back to Adam. While the Bible provides no details about Cosam's personal life or accomplishments, his inclusion in Luke's genealogy serves to establish Jesus' connection to the Davidic line and to all of humanity, emphasizing the theological importance of Jesus' human ancestry.
Biography
Cosam is mentioned in Luk.3.28 as one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ in the genealogy traced through Joseph, Jesus' legal father. He is listed as the son of Elmadam and the father of Addi. The genealogy in Luke's Gospel goes back from Joseph to Adam, the son of God, highlighting Jesus' connection to all of humanity.
Cosam's inclusion in the genealogy helps to establish Jesus' lineage and his ties to the Davidic line, as well as his relationship to key figures in Israel's history. However, no additional information about Cosam's life or role is provided in the Bible.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:28
"the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Κωσάμ |
Cosam
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