Melea Μελεᾶς
An ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy.
Biography
Melea is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.31). He is listed as an ancestor of Jesus, but no further information about his life or role is provided in the biblical text. His name suggests he was likely of Jewish descent.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:31
"the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Μελεᾶς | G3190 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)