Luke 3:25the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,
The setting
Luke writing in Antioch, Syria, ~60 AD. Researching Jesus' lineage through careful interviews and records...
The emotion here: methodical reverence while documenting sacred history
The original word
huios (υἱός) — son, emphasizing legal inheritance and covenant continuity
Why it matters
Zerubbabel was governor of Judah after the Babylonian exile, making this line politically significant
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 3:25
Luke traces through Nathan, not Solomon, showing Jesus' royal line through a different branch
Common misconceptionPeople think genealogies are boring filler, but Luke is proving Jesus has legitimate claim to David's throne through a carefully researched bloodline.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 3:25
Bible Genome reading
Luke 3:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 3:25 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include ancestry, heritage. Notable phrases: son of Mattathias; son of Amos; son of Nahum.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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