Heli Ἡλί
Father of Mary and maternal grandfather of Jesus.
Who is Heli in the Bible?
Heli was the father of Mary and the maternal grandfather of Jesus Christ, mentioned in Luke's genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3:23). While Matthew traces Jesus' lineage through Joseph's family line, Luke provides the genealogy through Mary's side, identifying Heli as her father and thus establishing Jesus' connection to the house of David through his mother. No other details about Heli's life or character are provided in Scripture. His significance lies in anchoring Jesus' human ancestry and demonstrating the legitimacy of Jesus' claim to the Davidic throne through his maternal lineage.
Biography
Heli is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke. He is identified as the father of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and thus, the maternal grandfather of Jesus (Luk.3.23). In the genealogy, Luke traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam through his mother Mary's side of the family, while Matthew's genealogy (Matt 1.1-17) follows Joseph's lineage. The mention of Heli provides insight into Jesus' family background and affirms his connection to the Davidic line through his mother. No further information is given about Heli in the Bible. (Luk.3.23).
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:23
"Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἡλί |
Heli
he-li-o-do'-rus (Heliodoros): Treasurer of the Syrian king Seleucus IV, Philopator (187-175 BC), the immediate predecessor of Antiochus Epiphanes who carried out to its utmost extremity the Hellenizing policy begun