Lexical Definition
חֲנוֹךְ Chănôwk (khan-oke') Enoch N:N-M-P
from חָנַךְ; initiated
Enoch.
- § Hanoch = "dedicated"
- Chanok, an antediluvian patriach
n pr m
1) eldest son of Cain
2) son of Jared and father of Methuselah whom God took home to heaven without dying
n pr loc
3) the city which Cain built and named after his son Enoch (after himself)
n pr m
4) a son of Midian, the third child
5) the eldest son of Reuben
See Greek: Ἐνώχ
Extended Information
- A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.5.18
- son of: Jared (יֶרֶד)
- father of: Methuselah (מְתוּשֶׁלַח)
- Also named: Enōch (Ἐνώχ "Enoch" Ἐνώχ)
- Hanoch = "dedicated"
Brown-Driver-Briggs
חֲנוֺךְ
proper name, masculine 1. son of Cain Gen 4:17 (twice in verse); Gen 4:18 ᵐ5 Ενωχ, ᵐ5L Ενως.
2. son of Jered (line of Seth), the pious Enoch, who walked with God and was taken by him Gen 5:18; Gen 5:19; Gen 5:21; Gen 5:22; Gen 5:23; Gen 5:24; 1Chr 1:3 ᵐ5 Ενωχ.
3. חֲנֹךְ a son of Midian Gen 25:4; 1Chr 1:33, ᵐ5 Ενωχ.
4. חֲנוֺךְ a son of Reuben Gen 46:9; Exod 6:14; Num 26:5; 1Chr 5:3, ᵐ5 Ενωχ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 4:17 · 4:18 · 5:18 · 5:19 · 5:21 · 5:22 · 5:23 · 5:24 · 25:4 · 46:9 |
| Exodus | 6:14 |
| Numbers | 26:5 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:3 · 1:33 · 5:3 |
Profile
Male • Son of Jared • A righteous man who walked with God.
Man living at the time before the Flood
Enoch, the son of Jared, walked with God and was taken by Him without experiencing death (Gen.5.18,19,21,22,23,24; Heb.11.5).
- A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.5.18;
- referred to as Enoch חֲנוֹךְ, or Enoch Ἐνώχ;
- a son of Jared יֶרֶד;
- father of Methuselah מְתוּשֶׁלַח.
Enoch, the son of Jared, is a significant figure in the genealogy of the righteous line of Seth (Gen.5.18,19). He is described as a man who walked with God, indicating his close relationship and faithfulness to the Creator (Gen.5.22,24). Enoch's life is characterized by his exceptional piety and devotion, which sets him apart from the other individuals in the genealogy. The text states that Enoch lived a total of 365 years (Gen.5.23), which is notably shorter than the lifespans of the other patriarchs mentioned in the genealogy. The most remarkable aspect of Enoch's life is that he did not experience death; instead, God took him directly into His presence (Gen.5.24). This event is later referenced in the New Testament as an example of faith and divine favor (Heb.11.5). Enoch is also mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, linking him to the Messianic lineage (Luk.3.37). In the book of Jude, Enoch is described as a prophet who spoke about the judgment of the ungodly (Jud.1.14), indicating that he had a role in proclaiming God's message to his generation. Enoch's life serves as an example of a faithful servant of God who maintained a close relationship with Him in the midst of a world that was increasingly distant from the Creator.
All entries for Enoch: חֲנוֹךְ ☩ Ἐνώχ
Related Profiles:
- Jared (father)
- Methuselah (child)