Luke 3:36

Luke 3:36 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

King James Version KJV

Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,

American Standard Version ASV

the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Bible in Basic English BBE

The son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Free Bible Version FBV

the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

The sonne of Cainan, the sonne of Arphaxad, the sonne of Sem, the sonne of Noe, the sonne of Lamech,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

the [son] of Salah, the [son] of Cainan, the [son] of Arphaxad, the [son] of Shem, the [son] of Noah, the [son] of Lamech,

World English Bible WEB

the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Who was the son of Cainan, who was the son of Arphaxad, who was the son of Shem, who was the son of Noah, who was the son of Lamech,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Who was of Cainan, who was of Arphaxad, who was of Sem, who was of Noe, who was of Lamech,

Translation for Translators T4T

Shelah was the son of Cainan. Cainan was the son of Arphaxad. Arphaxad was the son of Shem. Shem was the son of Noah. Noah was the son of Lamech.

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Luke 3:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK του καιναν του αρφαξαδ του σημ του νωε του λαμεχ

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

καιναν Kainan, Kainam G2536 Cainan Noun-PRI

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

αρφαξαδ Arphaxad G742 Arphaxad Noun-PRI

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

σημ Sēm G4590 Shem Noun-PRI

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

νωε Nōe G3575 Noah Noun-PRI

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

λαμεχ Lamech G2984 Lamech Noun-PRI

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Greek Word Reference — Luke 3:36

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Definition: ὁ, ἡ, τό, the prepositive article (ἄρθρον προτακτικόν), originally a demonstr. pron. (so usually in Hom.), in general corresponding to the Eng. definite article. __I. As demonstr. pron. __1. As frequently in Hom., absol., he (she, it), his (etc.): Act.17:28 (quoted from the poet Aratus). __2. Distributive, ὁ μὲν . . . ὁ δέ, the one . . . the other: 1Co.7:7, Gal.4:22; pl., Act.14:4, 17:32, Php.1:16, al.; οἱ μὲν . . . ἄλλοι δέ, Mat.16:14, Jhn.7:12; οἱ μεν̀ . . . ὁδέ, Heb.7:21, 23. __3. In narration (without ὁ μὲν preceding), ὁ δέ, but he: Mat.2:14, Mrk.1:45, Luk.8:21, Jhn.9:38, al. mult. __II. As prepositive article, the, prefixed, __1. to nouns unmodified: ὁ θεός, τὸ φῶς, etc.; to abstract nouns, ἡ σοφία, etc., to pl. nouns which indicate a class, οἱ ἀλώπεκες, foxes, Mat.8:20, al.; to an individual as representing a class, ὁ ἐργάτης, Luk.10:7; with nom. = voc. in addresses, Mat.11:26, Jhn.19:3, Jas.5:1, al.; to things which pertain to one, ἡ χεῖρ, his hand, Mrk.3:1; to names of persons well known or already mentioned; usually to names of countries (originally adjectives), ἡ Ἰουδαία, etc. __2. To modified nouns: with of person(s) pron. genitive, μοῦ, σοῦ, etc.; with poss. pron., ἐμός, σός, etc.; with adj. between the art. and the noun, ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος, Mat.12:35; the noun foll, by adj., both with art., ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός, Jhn.10:11 (on ὁ ὄχλος πολύς, Jhn.12:9, see M, Pr., 84); before adjectival phrases, ἡ κατ᾽ ἐκλογὴν πρόθεσις, Rom.9:11. __3. To Other parts of speech used as substantives; __(a) neuter adjectives: τ. ἀγαθόν, etc.; __(b) cardinal numerals: ὁ εἶς, οἷ δύο, etc.; __(with) participles: ὁ βαπτίζων (= ὁ Βαπτιστής, Mat.14:2), Mrk.6:14; πᾶς ὁ, with ptcp., every one who, etc.; __(d) adverbs: τὸ πέραν, τὰ νῦν, ὁ ἔσω ἄνθρωπος; __(e) infinitives: nom., τὸ θέλειν, Rom.7:18, al.; genitive, τοῦ, after adjectives, ἄξιον τοῦ πορεύεσθαι, 1Co.16:4; verbs, ἐλαχεν τοῦ θυμιᾶσαι, Luk.1:9; and frequently in a final sense, ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρειν, Mat.13:3 (on the artic. inf., see Bl., §71). __4. In the neut. to sentences, phrases or single words treated as a quotation: τὸ Ἐι δύνῃ, Mrk.9:23; τὸ ἔτι ἅπαξ, Heb.12:27; τὸ ἀνέβη, Eph.4:9, al. __5. To prepositional phrases: οἱ ἀπὸ Ἰταλίας, Heb.13:24; οἱ ἐκ νόμου, Rom.4:14; neut. accusative absol., in adverbial phrases, τὸ καθ᾽ ἡμέραν, daily, Luk.11:3; τὸ κατὰ σάρκα, as regards the flesh, Rom.9:5. __6. To nouns in the genitive, denoting kinship, association, etc.: ὁ τοῦ, the son of (unless context indicates a different relationship), Mat.10:2, al.; τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ, the things that pertain to God, Mat.16:23; τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης, Rom.14:19 (cf. M, Pr., 81ff.; Bl, §§46, 47). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

καιναν Kainan, Kainam G2536 "Cainan" Noun-PRI

Cainan was the name of two men in the Bible, one the son of Enos and the other the son of Arphaxad, both mentioned in Luke 3. They were part of Jesus' ancestry.

Definition: Καινάμ (T, Καϊ-; Rec. Καϊνάν), ό, indecl. (Heb. קֵינָן), Cainam, Cainan; __1. son of Enos (Gen.5:9): Luk.3:37. __2. Son of Arphaxad (Gen.10:24 (LXX): Luk.3:36.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: Cainan See also: Luke 3:36; Luke 3:37.

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

αρφαξαδ Arphaxad G742 "Arphaxad" Noun-PRI

This word is the name Arphaxad, a man who lived after the flood, mentioned in Luke 3:36 as an ancestor of Jesus. He was a post-diluvian patriarch.

Definition: Ἀρφαξάδ, ὁ(Heb. אַרְפַּכְשַׁד), Arphaxad: Luk.3:36.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: Arphaxad See also: Luke 3:36.

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

σημ Sēm G4590 "Shem" Noun-PRI

Shem was one of Noah's three sons who survived the flood in Genesis 5-9. He is mentioned in Luke 3:36 as part of Jesus' ancestry, highlighting his importance in the Bible.

Definition: Σήμ, ὁ indecl. (Heb. שֵׁם), Shem: Luk.3:36.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: Sem See also: Luke 3:36.

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

νωε Nōe G3575 "Noah" Noun-PRI

Noah was a patriarch, mentioned in the Bible in Matthew 24:37-38 and Luke 3:36.

Definition: Νῶε (as LXX, FlJ, who also gives Νώεος, Νῶχος), ὁ, indecl. (Heb. נֹחַ) Noah: Mat.24:37-38, Luk.3:36 17:26-27 Heb.11:7, 1Pe.3:20, 2Pe.2:5.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 8 NT verses. KJV: Noe See also: 1 Peter 3:20; Luke 17:26; Hebrews 11:7.

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

λαμεχ Lamech G2984 "Lamech" Noun-PRI

Lamech, a patriarch in the Bible, as mentioned in Luke 3:36. He was a descendant of Cain and is known for his violence and sinfulness, as described in Genesis 4:19-24.

Definition: Λάμεχ, ὁ indecl. (Heb. לֶמֶךְ), Lamech (Gen.5:25): Luk.3:36.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: Lamech See also: Luke 3:36.

Study Notes — Luke 3:36

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Context
Cross References
Luke 3:36 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Luke 3:36
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 3:36
Trapp's Commentary on Luke 3:36
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 3:36
Whedon's Commentary on Luke 3:36
Sermons on Luke 3:36

Context — The Genealogy of Jesus

34the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, 35the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,

36the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

37the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan, 38the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Genesis 5:28–32	When Lamech was 182 years old, he had a son. And he named him Noah, saying, “May this one comfort us in the labor and toil of our hands caused by the ground that the LORD has cursed.” And after he had become the father of Noah, Lamech lived 595 years and had other sons and daughters. So Lamech lived a total of 777 years, and then he died. After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
2	Genesis 10:21–22	And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.
3	Genesis 9:1	And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.
4	1 Chronicles 1:17	The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.
5	Luke 17:27	People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all.
6	Genesis 7:23	And every living thing on the face of the earth was destroyed—man and livestock, crawling creatures and birds of the air; they were blotted out from the earth, and only Noah and those with him in the ark remained.
7	Genesis 6:8–10	Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of the LORD. This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
8	Genesis 11:10–26	This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters. When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters. When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters. When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters. When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters. When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran.
9	2 Peter 2:5	if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;
10	1 Peter 3:20	who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.

Luke 3:36 Summary

This verse, Luke 3:36, is part of a long list of names that shows Jesus' family tree, going all the way back to Noah, who survived a great flood (Genesis 6-9). It helps us understand that Jesus is connected to all people, and that God has been working throughout history to bring people back to Himself (Romans 5:1-11). By tracing Jesus' ancestry, we see that He is the culmination of God's plan to save humanity, and that we are all part of a much bigger story (Luke 1:1-4). This reminds us that our lives are connected to those who came before us, and that we have a responsibility to pass on our faith to future generations (Psalm 78:1-8).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Cainan included in the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:36?

The inclusion of Cainan in the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:36 is based on the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, which includes Cainan as the son of Arphaxad in Genesis 11:12, providing a link between the descendants of Noah and the ancestors of Jesus.

How does this verse contribute to the overall narrative of Luke's Gospel?

This verse is part of the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:23-38, which establishes Jesus' ancestry and connects Him to the larger story of God's people, from Adam to the present, as seen in Luke 1:1-4 and Genesis 5:1-32.

What is the significance of tracing Jesus' ancestry back to Noah?

Tracing Jesus' ancestry back to Noah in Luke 3:36 emphasizes Jesus' connection to the entire human family, as Noah is the ancestor of all humanity after the flood, as seen in Genesis 9:1 and Genesis 10:1-32.

How does this verse relate to the theme of salvation history?

This verse is part of the larger narrative of salvation history, which spans from creation to the coming of Jesus Christ, highlighting God's plan to redeem humanity through the seed of the woman, as seen in Genesis 3:15 and Luke 1:68-75.

Reflection Questions

What does this verse reveal about God's plan to connect all humanity through the genealogy of Jesus?
How does the inclusion of Cainan in this verse contribute to our understanding of the biblical account of human history?
What does this verse teach us about the importance of honoring our ancestors and remembering our spiritual heritage?
In what ways does this verse encourage us to reflect on our own place within the larger story of God's people?

Gill's Exposition on Luke 3:36

Which was the son of Cainan,.... This Cainan is not mentioned by Moses in Genesis 11:12 nor has he ever appeared in any Hebrew copy of the Old Testament, nor in the Samaritan version, nor in the

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 3:36

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Trapp's Commentary on Luke 3:36

36 Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech, Ver. 36. Which was the son of Cainan] This name crept, by some means, into the Greek copies after Jerome’ s time, say Beza and Paraeus. Others say that St Luke herein followed the Septuagint’ s translation, out of wisdom and charity to the Hellenists or Greek-Jews that had received it, and read it. 2. That writing for heathens, he followed the heathen’ s Bible in his quotations. 3. That in his genealogies he was to be a copier, not a corrector.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 3:36

Verse 36. Of Cainan] This Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, and father of Sala, is not found in any other Scripture genealogy. See Genesis 10:24; Genesis 11:12; 1 Chronicles 1:18; 1 Chronicles 1:24, where Arphaxad is made the father of Sala, and no mention at all made of Cainan. Some suppose that Cainan was a surname of Sala, and that the names should be read together thus, The son of Heber, the son of Salacainan, the son of Arphaxad, c. If this does not untie the knot, it certainly cuts it and the reader may pass on without any great scruple or embarrassment. There are many sensible observations on this genealogy in the notes at the end of Bishop Newcome's Harmony.

Whedon's Commentary on Luke 3:36

36. Which was the son of Cainan—The name of this Cainan does not appear in the Old Testament catalogues. It has been inserted, both in the Septuagint and in this place, by means unknown.

Sermons on Luke 3:36

	Sermon	Description
	Pressures of Christianity 04 Godly Seed Under Pressure by Harry Deutchman	In this sermon, the preacher discusses three main points: feeding, defense, and instruction. He emphasizes the parallel between the past and the present, specifically focusing on t
	The Man of Rest by Horatius Bonar	Horatius Bonar expounds on Lamech's prophetic declaration regarding Noah, emphasizing the dual nature of the prophecy that points to both Noah and a greater deliverer. Lamech's wor
	The Tent of Shem by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a radical message he gave as a young believer at a Full Gospel Businessmen's Conference. Despite facing backlash and criticism, the message
	(Genesis) Genesis 9:1-5 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of draining the blood from animals before consuming them, as it symbolizes the taking of life. The speaker also expresses his p
	God of the Nations - Part 2 by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's rule over his creation throughout redemption history. He refers to biblical events such as the flood an
	The Sermon on the Mount - Part 6 by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher talks about the challenges and struggles faced by believers in the world. He emphasizes the importance of being anointed by the Holy Spirit and refers
	(Genesis #9) God in Covenant by J. Glyn Owen	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God wants to communicate His word to us and desires our comfort and service. The preacher highlights the covenant God made with all cre