Semein Σεμεΐ
Ancestor of Jesus Christ
Who is Semein in the Bible?
Semein is an ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in Luke's genealogy (Luke 3:26), where he is identified as the son of Josech and the father of Mattathias. This genealogy, which scholars believe traces Mary's lineage rather than Joseph's, extends back through David to Adam and establishes Jesus' place within the covenant family of Israel. The inclusion of Semein, though he is mentioned nowhere else in Scripture, underscores the importance of family lineage in Jewish tradition and reinforces Jesus' rightful connection to the messianic line promised to come from David's descendants.
Biography
Semein is mentioned in Luk.3.26 as an ancestor of Jesus Christ. He is listed in the genealogy of Jesus, which traces His lineage back to Adam. Semein is said to be the son of Josech and the father of Mattathias. The genealogy in Luke's Gospel is thought to be the genealogy of Mary, Jesus' mother, while the genealogy in Matthew's Gospel is believed to be that of Joseph, Jesus' earthly father. The inclusion of Semein in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage in Jewish culture and emphasizes Jesus' connection to the ancestral line of David, from whom the Messiah was prophesied to come.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:26
"the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Σεμεΐ |