Neri Νηρί
Ancestor of Jesus
Who is Neri in the Bible?
Neri was an ancestor of Jesus Christ listed in the genealogy of Luke 3:27. He was the son of Melchi and the father of Shealtiel, appearing in the lineage that traces Jesus's descent through Mary's family line. His name means "my light" in Hebrew, reflecting the Jewish naming tradition of incorporating references to God's presence. Beyond his place in Matthew and Luke's genealogies, no other details about Neri's life or activities are recorded in Scripture. His significance lies primarily in his role as a link in the chain of ancestry leading to Jesus, the promised Messiah.
Biography
Neri was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the genealogy found in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.27). He was the son of Melchi and the father of Shealtiel. No other details about Neri's life are provided in the Bible. His name means "my light" in Hebrew.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:27
"the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Νηρί |