Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,

LUKE 3:35KJV
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Luke 3:35 (KJV)

What does Luke 3:35 mean?

Luke 3:35 lists part of Jesus’ genealogy, naming Saruch, Ragau, Phalec, Heber, and Sala as ancestors. This verse is one link in the longer family line that Luke traces to show Jesus’ human ancestry and his connection to key figures in Israel’s history.

Luke is writing to show that Jesus’ lineage goes back through important Old Testament people. In this section, Luke is recording names from the generations after the flood, connecting Jesus to the promises made to the earliest families of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Why Luke 3:35 matters

  • Luke 3:35 helps readers see that Jesus’ ancestry includes people from the earliest chapters of the Bible, not just famous kings or prophets.
  • This verse connects Jesus to both Jewish and broader human history, since some of these ancestors (like Heber and Phalec) are linked to the time after Noah and the division of nations.
  • By carefully listing each generation, Luke emphasizes the historical reality of Jesus’ family line, which was important for his readers’ trust in Jesus’ identity.