Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech. New Living Translation Enoch had a son named Irad. Irad became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. Methushael became the father of Lamech. English Standard Version To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad fathered Mehujael, and Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech. Berean Standard Bible Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methusael, and Methusael was the father of Lamech. King James Bible And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. New King James Version To Enoch was born Irad; and Irad begot Mehujael, and Mehujael begot Methushael, and Methushael begot Lamech. New American Standard Bible Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad fathered Mehujael, and Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech. NASB 1995 Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad became the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael became the father of Methushael, and Methushael became the father of Lamech. NASB 1977 Now to Enoch was born Irad; and Irad became the father of Mehujael; and Mehujael became the father of Methushael; and Methushael became the father of Lamech. Legacy Standard Bible Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech. Amplified Bible Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad became the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael became the father of Methushael, and Methushael became the father of Lamech. Christian Standard Bible Irad was born to Enoch, Irad fathered Mehujael, Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech. Holman Christian Standard Bible Irad was born to Enoch, Irad fathered Mehujael, Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech. American Standard Version And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methushael; and Methushael begat Lamech. Contemporary English Version Then Enoch had a son named Irad, who had a son named Mehujael, who had a son named Methushael, who had a son named Lamech. English Revised Version And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methushael: and Methushael begat Lamech. GOD'S WORD® Translation To Enoch was born Irad. Irad was the father of Mehujael. Mehujael was the father of Methushael. And Methushael was the father of Lamech. Good News Translation Enoch had a son named Irad, who was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael had a son named Methushael, who was the father of Lamech. International Standard Version Irad was born to Enoch. Irad fathered Mehujael, and Mehujael fathered Methushael, and Methushael fathered Lamech. Majority Standard Bible Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methusael, and Methusael was the father of Lamech. NET Bible To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael. Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech. New Heart English Bible To Hanoch was born Irad, and Irad became the father of Mehaiel, and Mehaiel became the father of Methushael, and Methushael became the father of Lamech. Webster's Bible Translation And to Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. World English Bible Irad was born to Enoch. Irad became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. Methushael became the father of Lamech. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd born to Enoch is Irad; and Irad has begotten Mehujael; and Mehujael has begotten Methusael; and Methusael has begotten Lamech. Young's Literal Translation And born to Enoch is Irad; and Irad hath begotten Mehujael; and Mehujael hath begotten Methusael; and Methusael hath begotten Lamech. Smith's Literal Translation And to Enoch shall be born Irad; and Irad begat Mehujael; and Mehujael begat Methusael; and Methusael begat Lamech. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Henoch begot Irad, and Irad begot Maviael, and Maviael begot Mathusael, and Mathusael begot Lamech: Catholic Public Domain Version Thereafter, Enoch conceived Irad, and Irad conceived Mahujael, and Mahujael conceived Mathusael, and Mathusael conceived Lamech. New American Bible To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad became the father of Mehujael; Mehujael became the father of Methusael, and Methusael became the father of Lamech. New Revised Standard Version To Enoch was born Irad; and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael the father of Methushael, and Methushael the father of Lamech. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd to Enoch was born Irad; and Irad begot Mehujael; and Mehujael begot Methusael: and Methusael begot Lamech. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Aydar was born to Khenok, and Aydar begot Mekhuyl, and Mekhuyl begot Methushyl, and Methushyl begot Lamek. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And unto Enoch was born Irad; and Irad begot Mehujael; and Mehujael begot Methushael; and Methushael begot Lamech. Brenton Septuagint Translation And to Enoch was born Gaidad; and Gaidad begot Maleleel; and Maleleel begot Mathusala; and Mathusala begot Lamech. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Cain17And Cain had relations with his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to Enoch. Then Cain built a city and named it after his son Enoch. 18Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methusael, and Methusael was the father of Lamech. 19And Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah.… Cross References Genesis 5:1-32 This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in His own likeness. / Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them “man.” / When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son in his own likeness, after his own image; and he named him Seth. ... Genesis 10:1-32 This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood. / The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. / The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. ... 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 Adam, Seth, Enosh, / Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, / Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. ... 1 Chronicles 1:17-28 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. / Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. / Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. ... 1 Chronicles 1:34 Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel. 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. Luke 3:23-38 Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ... Matthew 1:1-17 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ... Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. Jude 1:11 Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion. 1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. Numbers 26:58-59 These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam. Exodus 6:16-20 These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ... 1 Samuel 1:1 Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 1 Kings 4:31 He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. Treasury of Scripture And to Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. A. Genesis 5:21 Genesis 36:2 Jump to Previous Begat Begot Begotten Born Enoch LamechJump to Next Begat Begot Begotten Born Enoch LamechGenesis 4 1. The birth, occupation, and offerings of Cain and Abel.8. Cain murders his brother Abel. 11. The curse of Cain. 17. Has a son called Enoch, and builds a city, which he calls after his name. 18. His descendants, with Lamech and his two wives. 25. The birth of Seth, 26. and Enos. Now to Enoch was born Irad The name "Enoch" in Hebrew is "חֲנוֹךְ" (Chanokh), meaning "dedicated" or "initiated." This Enoch is distinct from the Enoch who walked with God and was taken up to heaven (Genesis 5:24). This Enoch is a descendant of Cain, and his lineage is marked by a different path. The birth of "Irad" (עִירָד) suggests a continuation of Cain's line, with the name possibly meaning "fleet" or "wild donkey," indicating a life of independence or restlessness. This phrase sets the stage for the unfolding of a lineage that will diverge from the godly line of Seth, highlighting the consequences of Cain's actions and the persistence of sin through generations. And Irad was the father of Mehujael and Mehujael was the father of Methushael and Methushael was the father of Lamech Persons / Places / Events 1. EnochNot to be confused with the Enoch who walked with God, this Enoch is a descendant of Cain, representing the continuation of Cain's lineage. 2. Irad The son of Enoch, whose name may imply "fleet" or "wild ass," suggesting a life of independence or rebellion. 3. Mehujael The son of Irad, whose name could mean "smitten by God," indicating a possible acknowledgment of divine judgment or presence. 4. Methushael The son of Mehujael, with a name that might mean "man of God" or "they died who are of God," reflecting a complex relationship with the divine. 5. Lamech The son of Methushael, known for his violent actions and the first instance of polygamy in the Bible, which is further elaborated in the subsequent verses. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinThe lineage of Cain illustrates the perpetuation of sin and its consequences through generations. It serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance and turning back to God. Names and Their Meanings The meanings of the names in this genealogy reflect the spiritual and moral state of the individuals and their relationship with God. This encourages us to consider the significance of our own names and reputations. Generational Influence The passage highlights how the actions and attitudes of one generation can influence the next. It challenges us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations. Contrast with Righteousness By comparing the line of Cain with the line of Seth, we see a clear contrast between living in rebellion and living in righteousness. This encourages us to choose a path that aligns with God's will.(18) Unto Enoch was born Irad.--Cain was building a city, 'Ir, and it was this probably which suggested the name 'Irad. It has little in common with Jared, as it begins with a harsh guttural, usually omitted in English because unpronounceable, but which appears as g in Gomorrah. Possibly 'Irad means citizen; but these names have been so corrupted by transcribers that we cannot feel sure of them. Thus, here the LXX. calls 'Irad Ga?dad, and the Syriac 'Idor. In the list that follows, the names Mehujael (Samaritan Michel, Syriac Mahvoyel), Methusael, Enoch, and Lamech (Heb., Lemech), have a certain degree of similitude with those in the line of the Sethites, whence many commentators have assumed that the two lists are variations of the same original record. But it is usually a similarity of sound only with a diversity of meaning. Thus Mehujael, smitten of God, answers to Mahalaleel, glory to God; Methusael, God's hero, to Methuselah, the armed warrior. Even when the names are the same, their history is often most diverse. Thus in the Cainite line Enoch is initiation into city life, in the Sethite into a life of holiness; and the Cainite polygamist Lemech, rejoicing in the weapons invented by his son, is the very opposite of the Sethite Lemech, who calls his son Noah, quiet, restVerse 18. - Years passed away, the family of Cain grew to manhood, and, in imitation of their parents, founded homes for themselves. And unto Enoch (whose wife probably would also be his sister, few caring at this early stage to intermarry with the accursed race) was born Irad. Townsman, citizen, urbanus civilis (Keil, Lange); fleet as a wild ass (Murphy); ornament of a city, from Ir, a city (Wordsworth). And Irad begat Mehujael. Smitten of God (Keil, Gesenius, Murphy), the purified or formed of God (Lange). And Mehujael begat Methusael. Man of God (Gesenius, Lange), man asked or man of El (Murphy), man of prayer (Keil). And Methusael begat Lamech. Strong youth (Gesenius, Lange); man of prayer, youth (Murphy); king, by metathesis for melech (Wordsworth). The resemblance between these names and those in the line of Seth has been accounted for by supposing a commingling of the two genealogies, or one common primitive legend in two forms (Ewald, Knobel). But - 1. The similarity of the names does not necessarily imply the identity of the persons. Cf. Korah in the families of Levi (Exodus 6:21) and Esau (Genesis 36:5); Hanoch in those of Reuben (eh. 46:9) and Midian (Genesis 25:4); Kenaz in those of Esau (Genesis 36:11) and Judah (Numbers 32:12). 2. The similarity of the names only proves that the two collateral branches of the same family did not keep entirely apart. 3. The paucity of names at that early period may have led to their repetition. . . . Hebrew Now to Enochלַֽחֲנוֹךְ֙ (la·ḥă·nō·wḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2585: Enoch -- four Israelites, sons of Cain, Jered, Midian and Reuben was born וַיִּוָּלֵ֤ד (way·yiw·wā·lêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Irad, עִירָ֔ד (‘î·rāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5897: Irad -- descendant of Cain and Irad וְעִירָ֕ד (wə·‘î·rāḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5897: Irad -- descendant of Cain was the father of יָלַ֖ד (yā·laḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Mehujael, מְחֽוּיָאֵ֑ל (mə·ḥū·yā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4232: Mehujael -- 'smitten of God', great-grandson of Cain and Mehujael וּמְחִיּיָאֵ֗ל (ū·mə·ḥî·y·yā·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4232: Mehujael -- 'smitten of God', great-grandson of Cain was the father of יָלַד֙ (yā·laḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Methusael, מְת֣וּשָׁאֵ֔ל (mə·ṯū·šā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4967: Methushael -- 'man of God', a descendant of Cain and Methusael וּמְתוּשָׁאֵ֖ל (ū·mə·ṯū·šā·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4967: Methushael -- 'man of God', a descendant of Cain was the father of יָלַ֥ד (yā·laḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Lamech. לָֽמֶךְ׃ (lā·meḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3929: Lamech -- a descendant of Cain, also a descendant of Seth Links Genesis 4:18 NIVGenesis 4:18 NLT Genesis 4:18 ESV Genesis 4:18 NASB Genesis 4:18 KJV Genesis 4:18 BibleApps.com Genesis 4:18 Biblia Paralela Genesis 4:18 Chinese Bible Genesis 4:18 French Bible Genesis 4:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 4:18 To Enoch was born Irad (Gen. 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