Neri Νηρί
Ancestor of Jesus
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
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentLuke 1 verse
- 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 | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Νηρί | G3518 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)