Bible Verses About Genealogy

Bible verses about Genealogy

200 verses

Delving into the genealogies of the Bible is more than tracing names; it's uncovering God's intricate tapestry of connection and purpose. These lists reveal the lineage of Jesus, fulfilling prophecy and demonstrating God's faithfulness across generations. Understanding these family trees illuminates God's redemptive plan, showcasing His meticulous involvement in human history. We see covenant promises kept, divine appointments fulfilled, and the enduring legacy of faith passed down through imperfect people, all orchestrated by a perfect God. Studying genealogy fosters appreciation for our spiritual heritage and inspires us to live lives worthy of the calling we have received.

Scripture Passages

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So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan, that is, Beth–el, he and all the people that were with him.

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The sons of Simeon after their families: of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites: of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites: of Jachin, the family of the Jachinites:

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Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,

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Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

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The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:

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And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau.

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And the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.

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Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.

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Now the rest of the acts of Abijam, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam.

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The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.

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And the name of the daughter of Asher was Sarah.

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And the Israelitish woman’s son blasphemed the name of the Lord, and cursed. And they brought him unto Moses: (and his mother’s name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan:)

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And the coast of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that lieth before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand unto the inhabitants of En–tappuah.

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And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages:

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And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.

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Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

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And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath that were born in that land slew, because they came down to take away their cattle.

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And Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah,

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The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.

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So Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria: and Ahab his son reigned in his stead.

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And those that were numbered of them were twenty and three thousand, all males from a month old and upward: for they were not numbered among the children of Israel, because there was no inheritance given them among the children of Israel.

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The sons of Judah were Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.

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And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

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Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.

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And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it.

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Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Athaliah the daughter of Omri.

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Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh.

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And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:

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And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,

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And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went in unto her.

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The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

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And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.

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Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites: of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites.

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And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.

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Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites.

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And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

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And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.

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That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you.

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And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.

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These are the sons of Bilhah, which Laban gave unto Rachel his daughter, and she bare these unto Jacob: all the souls were seven.

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In conclusion, exploring the Bible's genealogical verses reveals far more than a simple listing of names. These lineages highlight God's faithfulness in fulfilling promises, tracing the lineage of Jesus Christ and demonstrating His rightful claim as Messiah. Genealogies underscore the importance of heritage, family, and the enduring nature of God's covenants. They remind us that we are all part of a larger narrative, connected to those who came before us and responsible for shaping the future for those who will follow. As we reflect on these scriptures, let us consider our own place within this grand story, striving to live lives that honor our spiritual heritage and contribute to the ongoing legacy of faith. May we embrace the lessons of the past to better understand God's present work and future plans for humanity.