"Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel."
Biblical Name · Hebrew/Aramaic Origin
Rhesa Meaning in the Bible
Rhesa
boy
Rhesa means "Head; Chief; Prince", a boy's name of Hebrew/Aramaic origin. Rhesa appears in the King James Bible, and Luke 3:27 is the passage most often tied to it. Rhesa proves that God remembers every name in His story — even those the world forgets are forever written in His lineage.
Is Rhesa in the Bible?
Yes — Rhesa appears in the King James Bible, including Luke 3:27.
Pronunciation:/REE-suh/
OriginHebrew/Aramaic
MeaningHead; Chief; Prince
What does Rhesa mean?
Rhesa is a boy name of Hebrew/Aramaic origin meaning "Head; Chief; Prince". Rhesa appears in Luke's genealogy of Jesus, between Zerubbabel and the post-exilic generations.
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What does Rhesa mean in the Bible?
Rhesa means "Head; Chief; Prince" and is a name of Hebrew/Aramaic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Rhesa appears in Luke's genealogy of Jesus, between Zerubbabel and the post-exilic generations. Though historically obscure, his place in Christ's lineage demonstrates that God remembers and honors every generation — even the ones history forgets.
Where does Rhesa appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Rhesa is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Luke 3:27. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Rhesa?
Rhesa is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Rhesa?
Rhesa proves that God remembers every name in His story — even those the world forgets are forever written in His lineage.
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Rhesa name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Rhesa appears in the King James Bible, including Luke 3:27.
Rhesa means "Head; Chief; Prince." It is a Hebrew/Aramaic name. The King James Bible uses it in Luke 3:27, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew/Aramaic. Rhesa comes into English from Hebrew/Aramaic and carries the sense "Head; Chief; Prince." It appears in the King James Bible, including Luke 3:27.
Common questions about the name Rhesa
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Rhesa?
You can read every verse where Rhesa appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.