Nachor
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Nachor in the Bible?
Nachor was the father of Terah and grandfather of Abraham, appearing in biblical genealogies such as Luke 3:34.
SIGNIFICANCE
His inclusion in the genealogy of Jesus Christ demonstrates the textual continuity between the ancestral narratives of the Old Testament and the lineage records of the New Testament.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Nachor reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Nachor in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Nachor clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Luke 3:34
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Nachor." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nachor/