Melchi Μελχί
An ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy.
Who is Melchi in the Bible?
Melchi is an ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the genealogy recorded in Luke 3:28. The Gospel of Luke traces Jesus's lineage back through many generations, and Melchi appears as one link in this ancestral chain, though Scripture provides no additional details about his personal life or character. Based on his inclusion in Jesus's family line, he was of Jewish heritage. Melchi's significance lies in his role within the broader narrative of Jesus's genealogy, which emphasizes the continuity of God's promise through the generations leading to the birth of Christ.
Biography
Melchi is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ found in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.28). He is listed as an ancestor of Jesus, but the biblical text does not provide any further details about his life or role in the family line. Based on his inclusion in the genealogy, he was likely of Jewish heritage.
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 | Μελχί |