KJV ORIGINAL
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,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This is Jesus' family tree going way back, we're talking Noah-level ancestry here.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogy in Luke's Gospel, which traces Jesus' ancestry back to Adam to emphasize his connection to all humanity. It draws from Old Testament accounts in Genesis, specifically the lineage of Noah's descendants after the Flood, including figures like Shem and Arphaxad. Luke includes this detailed family line to show Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises to the ancient patriarchs.
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