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Jannai was an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in Luke's genealogy.
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Also known as Janna
Jannai is mentioned in Luk.3.24 as an ancestor of Jesus Christ in the genealogy traced through Joseph, Jesus' legal father. He is listed as the son of Joseph and the father of Melchi. The genealogy in Luke's Gospel traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam, emphasizing His humanity and connection to all mankind. No further information is provided about Jannai's life or his role in the family line that eventually led to Jesus. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family heritage and the fulfillment of God's plan through the generations.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G2388
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,
Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.