Luke 3:36
Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,
Luke 3:36
This verse reads: “Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech.” It bridges to Noah’s line, connecting creation’s fall into redemption arc. It emphasizes the universal reach of God’s plan from creation through the Flood and into the postdiluvian world.
Inclusion of Noah’s line foregrounds God’s covenantal faithfulness after judgment. It hints at themes of repentance, salvation, and a new beginning—the heart of the gospel that God preserves a remnant and re-creates life with purpose.
This can comfort readers facing personal “flood-like” hardships: God remains at work even when life seems overwhelming. Practical steps: identify a “new beginning” moment in your life—something you’re choosing to start or restart in faith; invite a friend to start a new spiritual practice with you; journal how you see God’s faithfulness in hard times.
Cross-References: Genesis 5-9; 2 Peter 3:3-9; 1 Peter 3:20-22