Ἀδμίν (Admin)
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Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Adnim appears only once in the New Testament, recorded in Luke 3:33 as part of Jesus’ genealogy. It identifies an ancestor in the line tracing back to King David and Abraham. The word is indeclinable, meaning it does not change form for grammatical case, which is typical for many foreign names adopted into Greek texts.
Its presence highlights the historical continuity of Jesus’ human ancestry. By including this specific name, the Gospel writer connects Jesus to a long line of Jewish fathers. The brevity of the entry underscores how each name in such lists serves as a link in a chain of generations, preserving the record of lineage without additional commentary.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Adnim appears only once in Scripture, nestled within the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:33. This brief mention is part of a long chain linking Christ back to King David and Abraham. It reminds us that Jesus fully shared in human history, standing in a real line of ancestors.
Each name in this list represents a life lived out in faithfulness to God’s covenant. Adnim may not be a household name today, but his inclusion shows how God values every generation. His story is woven into the larger narrative of redemption, pointing to Jesus as the fulfillment of ancient promises.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
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Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
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Key Verses
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Luke 3:33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Aram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,
This verse places Adnim in the direct ancestral line from David to Abraham, confirming Jesus' human heritage through a specific historical figure.