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Rhesa
will; course
Ῥησά Rhēsa
Rhesa (Greek: Ῥησά, Rhēsa) means “will; course”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Luke 3:27. In 2010 it was given to 6 children in the United States. Appears with Joanan in Luke 3.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Rhesa
son of Zerubbabel
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Gospels
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2010 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2010 | 6 | Steady |
| All-time total | 134 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 10 in 1985 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Luke 3:27 |
| Cross-references | 4 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Shealtiel co-occurrence Appears with Shealtiel in Luke 3.
- Joanan co-occurrence Appears with Joanan in Luke 3.
- Neri co-occurrence Appears with Neri in Luke 3.
- Zerubbabel co-occurrence Appears with Zerubbabel in Luke 3.
Origin & meaning
Ῥησά (L, -σᾶ), ὁ
indecl.,
Rhesa: Luk.3:27.†
(AS)
Rhesa was the son of Zerubbabel and an ancestor of Jesus Christ, according to Luke's genealogy.
The biblical story
Rhesa is mentioned in Luk.3.27 as the son of Zerubbabel and an ancestor of Jesus Christ. He appears in the genealogy of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Luke, which traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam through his mother, Mary. Zerubbabel, Rhesa's father, was a significant figure in Jewish history, as he led the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon and oversaw the rebuilding of the temple (Ezr.3.2, 8; 5.2). The name Rhesa is not mentioned in the Old Testament, and little is known about him apart from his inclusion in Jesus' genealogy. His presence in the genealogy serves to bridge the gap between the well-known figure of Zerubbabel and the subsequent generations leading up to Jesus. The inclusion of Rhesa in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage in Jewish culture and the fulfillment of God's promises through the generations, ultimately leading to the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Key verses
Rhesa appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,
Luke 3:27
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Luke (1)
- Luke 3:27