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Rhesa

/REE-sah/

Summary

Rhesa was an ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned only in Luke's genealogy, apparently a descendant of Zerubbabel.

☩In Christ's Genealogy

Rhesa appears in Luke's genealogy as the son of Zerubbabel and ancestor of Christ through Mary's line. The name does not appear in the Old Testament lists of Zerubbabel's descendants, leading some to suggest it is a title (Aramaic 'prince') rather than a personal name.

Key verses:Luke 3:27

Related Verses1 mention

Luke· 1 verse

3:27

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Rhesa," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Rhesa," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).