Strong's Lexicon Néri: Neri Original Word: Νηρί Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to the Hebrew name נֵרִי (Neri). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 5379: נֵרִי (Neri), which is a variant of נֵר (Ner), meaning "lamp" or "light." Usage: Neri is a proper noun used as a personal name in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. It appears in the New Testament as part of the lineage of Jesus, highlighting the fulfillment of messianic prophecies and the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, heritage, and legitimacy, especially concerning the lineage of the Messiah. Neri is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. This genealogy traces Jesus' legal lineage through Joseph, emphasizing His rightful place in the line of David, which was essential for His messianic claim. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Neriyyah Definition Neri, an Isr. NASB Translation Neri (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3518: ΝηρίΝηρί and (so T Tr WH) Νηρει (see εἰ, ἰ), ὁ (from נֵר, a lamp), Neri, the grandfather of Zerubbabel: Luke 3:27. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Neri. Of Hebrew origin (Neriyah); Neri (i.e. Nerijah), an Israelite -- Neri. see HEBREW Neriyah Forms and Transliterations Νηρει Νηρεί Νηρὶ Neri Nerì Nēri NērìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |