New International Version the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Berean Standard Bible the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Berean Literal Bible of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Shem, of Noah, of Lamech, King James Bible 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, New King James Version the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, New American Standard Bible the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, NASB 1995 the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, NASB 1977 the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Legacy Standard Bible the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Amplified Bible the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Berean Annotated Bible the son of Cainan (sorrow), the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem (name), the son of Noah (comfort), the son of Lamech (lamenting), Christian Standard Bible son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, Holman Christian Standard Bible son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, American Standard Version the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Contemporary English Version Cainan, Arphaxad, Shem, Noah, Lamech, English Revised Version the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, GOD'S WORD® Translation son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, Good News Translation the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, International Standard Version the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, NET Bible the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, New Heart English Bible of Kenan, of Arpachshad, of Shem, of Noah, of Lamech, Webster's Bible Translation 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, Weymouth New Testament son of Cainan, son of Arpachshad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, World English Bible the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe [son] of Salah, the [son] of Cainan, the [son] of Arphaxad, the [son] of Shem, the [son] of Noah, the [son] of Lamech, Berean Literal Bible of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Shem, of Noah, of Lamech, Young's Literal Translation the son of Salah, the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Smith's Literal Translation Of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Sem, of Noe, of Lamech, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho was of Cainan, who was of Arphaxad, who was of Sem, who was of Noe, who was of Lamech, Catholic Public Domain Version who was of Cainan, who was of Arphaxad, who was of Shem, who was Of Noah, who was of Lamech, New American Bible the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, New Revised Standard Version son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Aramaic Bible in Plain English Son of Qainan, son of Arphakshar, son of Shaym, son of Noah, son of Lamek, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentson of Kenan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, Godbey New Testament Cainan, Arphaxad, Shem, Noah, Lamech, Haweis New Testament of Cainan, of Arphaxad, of Sem, of Noe, of Lamech, Mace New Testament son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Sem, son of Noe, son of Lamech, son of Mathusala, Weymouth New Testament son of Cainan, son of Arpachshad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, Worrell New Testament the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Worsley New Testament the son of Arphaxad, the son of Sem, the son of Noe, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Genealogy of Jesus…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,… Cross References the son of Cainan, Genesis 5:9-14 When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan. / And after he had become the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died. … 1 Chronicles 1:2 Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, the son of Arphaxad, Genesis 11:10-13 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. … Genesis 10:22-24 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. / Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. the son of Shem, 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. 1 Chronicles 1:17 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. the son of Noah, 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. … 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. the son of Lamech, Genesis 5:25-31 When Methuselah was 187 years old, he became the father of Lamech. / And after he had become the father of Lamech, Methuselah lived 782 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died. … 1 Chronicles 1:3 Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. 1 Chronicles 1:24-27 So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah, / Eber, Peleg, Reu, / Serug, Nahor, Terah, … Genesis 9:18-19 The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated. Genesis 5:32 After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 6:10 And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 7:13 On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons— Genesis 8:16-19 “Come out of the ark, you and your wife, along with your sons and their wives. / Bring out all the living creatures that are with you—birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground—so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it.” / So Noah came out, along with his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives. … Treasury of Scripture 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, Cainan. Luke 11:12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? Sem. Genesis 5:32 And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 7:13 In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark; Genesis 9:18,26,27 And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan… Shem. Luke 17:27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. Genesis 5:29,30 And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed… Genesis 6:8-10,22 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD… Noah. Jump to Previous Arphaxad Cainan Ca-I'nan Eber Lamech Noah Noe Peleg Reu Salah Serug Shelah ShemJump to Next Arphaxad Cainan Ca-I'nan Eber Lamech Noah Noe Peleg Reu Salah Serug Shelah ShemLuke 3 1. The preaching and baptism of John;15. his testimony of Jesus; 19. Herod imprisons John; 21. Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven. 23. The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards. the son of Cainan, Cainan appears between Arphaxad and Shem in Luke’s genealogy and in the Septuagint tradition of Genesis 10–11. Though the Hebrew text of Genesis does not include him, Luke records the inherited genealogy that was known in the Greek Scriptures. The line remains unbroken in God’s purpose, preserving the ancestry through which the promised Savior came. Gen 5:9-14 When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan.… the son of Arphaxad, Arphaxad was born to Shem two years after the flood and belonged to the generation through whom humanity was renewed after judgment. His descendants led to Eber, Abraham, Israel, David, and finally Christ. God’s covenant purposes advanced through an ordinary family line within the post-flood world. Gen 11:10-13 This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood… the son of Shem, Shem (“name” or “renown”) received Noah’s blessing and became the forefather of the line chosen for the preservation of God’s redemptive promise. From Shem came Abraham and the people through whom God revealed His law, covenants, prophets, and Messiah. Jesus stands as the fulfillment of promises carried through Shem’s descendants across centuries. Gen 10:21-22 And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother… the son of Noah, Noah walked with God in a violent and corrupt generation, obeying the Lord by building the ark and preserving his family through the flood. God established His covenant with Noah after the waters receded, assuring the continued order of creation. Noah’s place in Christ’s genealogy confirms that the Redeemer entered the history of the same humanity preserved through judgment and mercy. Gen 5:28-32 When Lamech was 182 years old, he had a son.… the son of Lamech, Lamech named his son Noah in hope that God would bring relief from the curse upon the ground. That hope was only partially seen in Noah’s life, but it finds its fullest answer in Jesus Christ, who bears the curse of sin and brings lasting rest to His people. Gen 5:25-31 When Methuselah was 187 years old, he became the father… Persons / Places / Events 1. CainanA figure listed in the genealogy of Jesus. His inclusion in some manuscripts has been a topic of discussion among scholars. 2. Arphaxad A descendant of Shem, Arphaxad is noted in the genealogies as an ancestor of Abraham, linking the post-flood world to the patriarchs. 3. Shem One of Noah's three sons, Shem is significant as the ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites. 4. Noah A righteous man chosen by God to survive the flood, Noah is a pivotal figure in the account of God's judgment and mercy. 5. Lamech The father of Noah, Lamech is part of the antediluvian genealogy that connects the pre-flood and post-flood worlds. Teaching Points The Importance of Genealogy in ScriptureGenealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness across generations and His unfolding plan of salvation. God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness The inclusion of specific individuals in Jesus' genealogy highlights God's sovereign choice and His faithfulness to His promises, despite human failings. The Continuity of God's Redemptive Plan From Noah to Jesus, the genealogies show a continuous line of God's redemptive work, reminding us that we are part of a larger account. The Role of Faithful Individuals Figures like Noah and Shem remind us of the impact of faithful obedience to God, encouraging us to live lives that honor Him. Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage Just as the Israelites traced their lineage to understand their identity, Christians can find their spiritual heritage in Christ, who fulfills these genealogical promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 3:36?2. How does Luke 3:36 connect to the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1? 3. What significance does Shem's lineage have in understanding God's covenant with humanity? 4. How can recognizing God's faithfulness in genealogies strengthen our trust in His promises? 5. How does the genealogy in Luke 3:36 affirm the historical accuracy of Scripture? 6. What role does ancestry play in understanding our identity and purpose in Christ? 7. How does Luke 3:36 align with the genealogies in Genesis and Matthew? 8. Why is Cainan included in Luke 3:36 but absent in Genesis 11? 9. What theological significance does the genealogy in Luke 3:36 hold? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 3? What Does Luke 3:36 Mean the son of CainanLuke 3:36 inserts “Cainan” between Arphaxad and Shem, a name absent from the Masoretic text of Genesis but present in 1 Chronicles 1:18 (LXX). Scripture often telescopes genealogies; Luke, carried along by the Spirit, fills in an omitted generation. • God remembers every life even when human records are sparse (Psalm 139:16). • The inclusion of an obscure figure shows salvation history flows through ordinary people (1 Corinthians 1:27-29). • Cainan links the post-Flood world to Abraham, affirming that the Messianic line was preserved without gaps (Genesis 11:13-14). the son of Arphaxad Arphaxad, Shem’s third son (Genesis 10:22), lived just two years after the Flood ended, marking the restart of human history. • Genesis 11:12-13 and 1 Chronicles 1:17-18 confirm his role in the covenant line. • His branch leads directly to Abraham, underscoring God’s faithfulness to bring the promised seed (Galatians 3:16). • Arphaxad’s placement shows that divine promise, not human achievement, carries the story forward (Romans 9:11-13). the son of Shem “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem” (Genesis 9:26). Jesus, descended through Shem, is the embodiment of that blessing. • The nations listed in Genesis 10:21-31 radiate from Shem; Christ is the light for every one of them (Isaiah 42:6). • Shem’s line becomes the Hebrews (Genesis 10:24-25). Jesus fulfills this Hebrew identity and extends covenant grace to Gentiles (Ephesians 2:11-19). • The covenant name of God (YHWH) was first tied to Shem’s line, fulfilled in Jesus bearing the divine Name (Philippians 2:9-11). the son of Noah Noah, “a preacher of righteousness” (2 Peter 2:5), found favor amid a corrupt world (Genesis 6:8). • His salvation through the ark prefigures salvation in Christ (1 Peter 3:20-22). • After the Flood, God’s promise never to destroy the earth again (Genesis 9:11-17) anticipates the ultimate peace secured by Jesus (Hebrews 13:20-21). • Noah’s obedience demonstrates faith that foreshadows the perfect obedience of Christ (Hebrews 11:7). the son of Lamech Lamech proclaimed at Noah’s birth, “He will comfort us in the labor and toil of our hands caused by the ground that the LORD has cursed” (Genesis 5:29). • His prophecy of comfort looks beyond Noah to the greater Comforter, Jesus (Matthew 11:28-30). • As part of Seth’s godly line (Genesis 5:6-32), Lamech shows God always preserves a remnant (Romans 11:5). • His longevity spanned nine generations from Adam, preserving firsthand knowledge of God’s works until the Flood—a testimony to the continuity that culminates in Christ (John 1:18). summary Luke 3:36 is more than a list; it is a snapshot of God’s unbroken, sovereign plan. From Lamech’s hope, through Noah’s deliverance, Shem’s blessing, Arphaxad’s faithfulness, and Cainan’s quiet link, every generation moves steadily toward Jesus. These names affirm the precision of Scripture and the certainty that God keeps His promises, guiding history to His Son and, through Him, to our redemption. Greek the [son]τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Cainan, Καϊνὰμ (Kainam) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2536: (Hebrew), Cainan, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Cainan, the name of two patriarchs. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Arphaxad, Ἀρφαξὰδ (Arphaxad) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 742: Arphaxad, son of Shem, and father of Cainan. Of Hebrew origin; Arphaxad, a post-diluvian patriarch. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Shem, Σὴμ (Sēm) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 4590: Shem, a son of Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Sem, a patriarch. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Noah, Νῶε (Nōe) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3575: (Hebrew) Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Noe, a patriarch. the [son] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of Lamech, Λάμεχ (Lamech) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2984: (Hebrew), Lamech, son of Methuselah and father of Noah. Of Hebrew origin; Lamech, a patriarch. Additonal Resources Luke 3:36 Blue Letter BibleLuke 3:36 Bible Gateway Luke 3:36 Bible.com Luke 3:36 NIV |
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