An ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy.
Melchi
Named in 1 verse of Luke, first in Luke 3:28.
ΜελχίMelchi
The name means “my king; my counsel.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Melchi Written by AI
Melchi is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ found in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:28). He is listed as an ancestor of Jesus, but the biblical text does not provide any further details about his life or role in the family line. Based on his inclusion in the genealogy, he was likely of Jewish heritage.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Melchi, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
My king. (1.) The son of Addi, and father of Neri (Luke 3:28). (2.) Luke 3:24.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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.