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What was the relationship between Shem and Jesus?

Luke names Shem among the ancestors of Jesus, as the son of Noah. Luke 3:36

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Luke 3:36

Who was of Cainan, who was of Arphaxad, who was of Sem, who was of Noe, who was of Lamech,

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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Matthew begins Jesus’ list with Abraham, who descends from Shem. Matthew 1:1-2; Genesis 11:10-26

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