The story of Arphaxad
Arphaxad is a figure in the Hebrew Bible and the genealogy of Jesus. He is mentioned in the book of Genesis as the son of Shem, a son of Noah, and the father of Salah. Arphaxad is listed in the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:35-36 as part of the lineage of Adam to Jesus. According to Jewish tradition, Arphaxad lived for 438 years and established the city of Babylon. However, there is limited information available about him and his significance in the Bible is primarily as part of the genealogy of Jesus.
Name meaning
The name "Arphaxad" is of Hebrew origin and is found in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament. Arphaxad was one of the sons of Shem, who was a son of Noah. Although the exact meaning of the name is not definitively known, in biblical contexts, it is often considered to be related to the ancestry and genealogies following the story of the Great Flood. Some scholars suggest that Arphaxad could mean "stronghold of Chaldees" or "healer," though these interpretations often rely on linguistic conjectures rather than a direct translation. Arphaxad is primarily significant for his place in the genealogical lineages described in the Bible.
Name origin
Hebrew
First mention
Genesis 10:22
Appearances in the Bible
10 mentions
In Hebrew
ארפקסאד