Bible Dictionary
Rhesa
Rhesa was listed as a son of Zerubbabel in Luke’s genealogy of Jesus Christ. Some have suggested that the name may have been a title rather than a personal name.
Definition
Rhesa was listed as a son of Zerubbabel in Luke’s genealogy of Jesus. The name has been associated with meanings such as “head” or “affection.”
Biblical Usage
Rhesa appears in Luke’s genealogy as one of the ancestors in the line leading to Jesus Christ.
Historical Background
It has been conjectured that Rhesa might be a title rather than a personal name, though the genealogical record presents it as the name of Zerubbabel’s son.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Affection, son of Zorobabel, mentioned in the genealogy of our Lord (Luke 3:27).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(head), son of Zorobabel in the genealogy of Christ. (Luke 3:27) It is conjectured that Rhesa is no person, but merely a title.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>re'-sa (Rhesa): A son of Zerubbabel in the genealogy of Jesus according to Luke (Lu 3:27).</p>