Cosam

Cosam is listed as an ancestor of Jesus in Luke's genealogy.

The name Cosam means “divining”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraNew Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luke 3:28; only referred to as Cosam (Κωσάμ); a son of Elmadam; father of Addi.

Glossary entries

Cosam

Family members

Father: Elmadam
Children: Addi

Alternative names

ΚωσάμCosam

Mentions

Luke 3:28
…the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,