Addi Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Addi was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the genealogy in the Gospel of Luke.
in the lineage of Messiah (LUK 3:28)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Judah › Pharez › Hezron › Ram › Amminadab › Nahshon › Salmon › Boaz › Obed › Jesse › David › Nathan › Mattatha › Menan › Melea › Eliakim › Jonan › Joseph › Juda › Simeon › Levi › Matthat › Jorim › Eliezer › Jose › Er › Elmodam › Cosam › Addi
Names
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Addi
my witness; adorned; prey
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Addi
· Also called · none G78 · LUK 3:28 my witness; adorned; prey
- he אַדִּי adiy · none · LUK 3:28
- el Ἀδδί A̓ddí · G78 · LUK 3:28
- el Ἀδδί · G0078
- bg Адий
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 693 BC – 600 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan · 1033 BC Ancestor |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 693 BC – 268 BC |
| David · 1086 BC Ancestor |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 726 BC – 276 BC |
| Ruth · 1116 BC Ancestor |
21 20–45 years per generation |
c. 696 BC – 171 BC |
| Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor |
27 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1182 BC – 507 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
29 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1255 BC – 530 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
30 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1295 BC – 545 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
30 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1276 BC – 526 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
31 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1375 BC – 600 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
31 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1365 BC – 590 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
32 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1325 BC – AD 2036 |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
33 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1331 BC – AD 2135 |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
33 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1231 BC – AD 2235 |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
34 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1336 BC – AD 2235 |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
35 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1343 BC – AD 2333 |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
36 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1348 BC – AD 2433 |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
37 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1357 BC – AD 2529 |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
38 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1362 BC – AD 2629 |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
40 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1347 BC – AD 2854 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
41 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1422 BC – AD 2884 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
42 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1898 BC – AD 2513 |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
43 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2055 BC – AD 2461 |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
44 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2217 BC – AD 2404 |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
45 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2257 BC – AD 2469 |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
46 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2394 BC – AD 2437 |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
47 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2434 BC – AD 2502 |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
48 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2479 BC – AD 2562 |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
48 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2804 BC – AD 2237 |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
49 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2544 BC – AD 2602 |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
49 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2779 BC – AD 2367 |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
49 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2780 BC – AD 2366 |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
50 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2624 BC – AD 2627 |
| Jesus Christ · 5 BC Descendant |
24 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1085 BC – 485 BC |
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Addi Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Addi is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luk 3:28). He is listed as the son of Cosam and the father of Melchi, and he appears in the lineage between David and Joseph, the husband of Mary.
The genealogy in Luke traces Jesus' ancestry back to Adam, the first man, highlighting His connection to all of humanity. The inclusion of Addi in this genealogy demonstrates the importance of family lineage and the continuity of God's plan throughout history.
However, little is known about Addi beyond his mention in the genealogy. The Bible does not provide any additional information about his life, his occupation, or his role in the family line. His name is not mentioned in any other biblical passages or historical records.
The presence of Addi in the genealogy of Jesus serves to affirm the historical reality of Christ's human ancestry and His connection to the Davidic line. It also emphasizes the faithfulness of God in preserving the lineage of the Messiah throughout the generations, from Abraham to David, and ultimately to Jesus Christ.
As with many of the individuals mentioned in biblical genealogies, Addi's significance lies primarily in his place within the larger narrative of God's redemptive plan, rather than in the details of his personal life or achievements.
Addi Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Ornament, (Luke 3:28), the son of Cosam, and father of Melchi, one of the progenitors of Christ.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Addi_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Addi@Luk.3.28) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, addi_81)