Naggai Ναγγαί
An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Who is Naggai in the Bible?
Naggai is a distant ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in Luke 3:25 as part of the genealogical record in the Gospel of Luke. He appears in the lineage as the son of Maath and father of Esli, occupying a relatively minor position in the long chain of descendants that connects Jesus back through His mother Mary's line all the way to Adam. This genealogy in Luke differs from Matthew's account, which traces Jesus' lineage through His earthly father Joseph instead. The inclusion of Naggai, though he is otherwise unknown from biblical history or narrative, underscores the theological importance of Jesus' full connection to the human family and His role as the universal Savior.
Biography
Naggai is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.25). He is listed as the son of Maath and the father of Esli, making him a distant ancestor of Jesus.
The genealogy in Luke 3 traces Jesus' lineage back through His mother Mary's side of the family, going all the way back to Adam, the first man. This genealogy is distinct from the one found in the Gospel of Matthew, which follows Jesus' lineage through His earthly father Joseph's side of the family.
The inclusion of Naggai in this genealogical record highlights the importance of family heritage and lineage in Jewish society. It also serves to emphasize Jesus' connection to the broader human family and His role as the Savior of all mankind.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:25
"the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ναγγαί |
Naggai
na'-hal-al (nachalal; Codex Vaticanus, Baithman; Codex Alexandrinus Naalol, and other forms): A city in the territory of Zebulun assigned with its suburbs to the Merarite Levites, out of which the Canaanite inhabitant