Ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy
Cosam
Named in 1 verse of Luke, first in Luke 3:28.
ΚωσάμCosam
The name means “divining.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Cosam Written by AI
Cosam is mentioned in Luke 3:28 as one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ in the genealogy traced through Joseph, Jesus' legal father. He is listed as the son of Elmadam and the father of Addi. The genealogy in Luke's Gospel goes back from Joseph to Adam, the son of God, highlighting Jesus' connection to all of humanity. Cosam's inclusion in the genealogy helps to establish Jesus' lineage and his ties to the Davidic line, as well as his relationship to key figures in Israel's history. However, no additional information about Cosam's life or role is provided in the Bible.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Luke 3:28
the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.