Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,

LUKE 3:24KJV
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Luke 3:24 (KJV)

What does Luke 3:24 mean?

Luke 3:24 lists part of Jesus’ genealogy, naming several ancestors: Matthat, Levi, Melchi, Janna, and Joseph. This verse is one link in a longer chain showing Jesus’ human family line, as recorded by Luke.

Luke is writing to provide a careful historical account of Jesus’ life, and here he is tracing Jesus’ lineage through his earthly family. This genealogy is important in Luke’s Gospel because it connects Jesus to the broader story of Israel and shows his place in human history, emphasizing that he truly became part of the human family.

Why Luke 3:24 matters

  • Luke’s genealogy is different from the one in Matthew, and this verse is part of that unique list, which helps readers see that the Gospel writers had different purposes and sources.
  • By naming each ancestor, Luke emphasizes Jesus’ real, traceable human heritage, which was important for early readers who wanted to know Jesus’ background.
  • This verse helps set up the larger point Luke makes in his genealogy: connecting Jesus all the way back to Adam, highlighting Jesus’ connection to all humanity, not just to Israel.