Rhesa is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. His name appears in the lineage that traces Jesus' ancestry through His earthly father, Joseph, highlighting the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's descent from the house of David.

Biblical Reference:

Rhesa is found in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Luke. The relevant passage is Luke 3:27, which states: "the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri," . This verse is part of the genealogy that Luke provides, which differs from the genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew. Luke's genealogy traces Jesus' lineage through David's son Nathan, rather than Solomon, as Matthew does.

Genealogical Context:

Rhesa is listed as a descendant of Zerubbabel, a significant post-exilic leader who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Zerubbabel himself is a descendant of King David, which is essential for establishing Jesus' rightful claim to the Davidic line, a key messianic prophecy in the Hebrew Scriptures.

The inclusion of Rhesa in this genealogy underscores the continuity of God's covenant promises through the generations, culminating in the birth of Jesus Christ. It highlights the divine orchestration of history to bring about the fulfillment of His redemptive plan.

Name Meaning and Significance:

The name "Rhesa" is of uncertain origin and meaning. Some scholars suggest it may be of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "head" or "prince." The significance of Rhesa in the genealogy is not elaborated upon in the biblical text, and he is not mentioned elsewhere in Scripture. However, his inclusion in the genealogy serves to affirm the historical and theological continuity of Jesus' lineage.

Theological Implications:

From a theological perspective, the genealogy in Luke, including the mention of Rhesa, emphasizes the humanity of Jesus and His rightful place in the line of David. This lineage is crucial for understanding Jesus as the promised Messiah, who fulfills the prophecies of the Old Testament. The genealogy also reflects the universal scope of the Gospel, as Luke's account is often seen as emphasizing Jesus' connection to all humanity, not just the Jewish people.

In summary, while Rhesa himself is a relatively obscure figure, his place in the genealogy of Jesus Christ is significant for affirming the fulfillment of God's promises and the messianic credentials of Jesus as the Savior of the world.Rhesa

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(head), son of Zorobabel in the genealogy of Christ. (Luke 3:27) It is conjectured that Rhesa is no person, but merely a title.

Affection, son of Zorobabel, mentioned in the genealogy of our Lord (Luke 3:27). RHESA

re'-sa (Rhesa): A son of Zerubbabel in the genealogy of Jesus according to Luke (Luke 3:27).

4488. Rhesa -- Rhesa, an Israelite
... 4487, 4488. Rhesa. 4489 . Rhesa, an Israelite. Part of Speech: Proper
Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Rhesa Phonetic Spelling ...
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2216. Zorobabel -- Zerubbabel, an Israelite
... Zorobabel Phonetic Spelling: (dzor-ob-ab'-el) Short Definition: Zerubbabel Definition:
Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel (Salathiel) and father of Abiud and Rhesa. ...
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C. The Genealogy of Jesus. Ch. 3:23-38
... of Naggai, 26 the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son
of Josech, the son of Joda, 27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son ...
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Genealogy According to Luke.
... of Naggai, 26 the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son
of Josech, the son of Joda, 27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son ...
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Rhesa (1 Occurrence)
...RHESA. re'-sa (Rhesa): A son of Zerubbabel in the genealogy of Jesus according to
Luke (Luke 3:27). Multi-Version Concordance Rhesa (1 Occurrence). ...
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Zerubbabel (25 Occurrences)
... as soon as his son was named Hud. In Luke 3:27, the son of Zerubbabel is
called Rhesa. This is doubtless the title of the head of ...
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Zorobabel (3 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the
son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri ...
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Zerub'babel (23 Occurrences)
... RSV). Luke 3:27 the 'son' of Joanna, the 'son' of Rhesa, the 'son' of
Zerubbabel, the 'son' of Shealtiel, (See RSV). 1 Chronicles ...
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Neri (2 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of
Shealtiel, the son of Neri, (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Joanna (3 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the
son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri ...
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Jo-an'an (1 Occurrence)
... Jo-an'an (1 Occurrence). Luke 3:27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son
of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, (See RSV). ...
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Joanan (1 Occurrence)
... Joanan (1 Occurrence). Luke 3:27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of
Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, (WEB ASV BBE NAS NIV). ...
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Rhe'gium (1 Occurrence)
Rhe'gium. Rhegium, Rhe'gium. Rhesa . Multi-Version Concordance Rhe'gium
(1 Occurrence). ... Rhegium, Rhe'gium. Rhesa . Reference Bible.
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Rhinoceros

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