Lexical Summary Enós: Enosh Original Word: Ἐνώς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Enos. Of Hebrew origin ('Enowsh); Enos (i.e. Enosh), a patriarch -- Enos. see HEBREW 'Enowsh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Enosh Definition Enosh, an antediluvian NASB Translation Enosh (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1800: ΑνωςΑνως (אֱנושׁ (i. e. man, mortal)), Enos, son of Seth (Genesis 4:26): Luke 3:38. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning The Greek form Ἐνώς (Enos) corresponds to the Hebrew אֱנוֹשׁ (Enosh), “man” or “mortal.” The name carries the idea of human frailty in contrast to the eternal strength of God, an insight that later prophets use when contrasting man’s weakness with divine might (for example, Isaiah 51:12). Biblical Occurrences New Testament: Luke 3:38 lists Enosh in the genealogy of Jesus Christ—“the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.” Old Testament: Genesis 4:26; Genesis 5:6-11; 1 Chronicles 1:1. Historical Background Enosh was born to Seth when Seth was 105 years old, and he lived 905 years (Genesis 5:6-11). His lifetime fell in the third generation from Adam, spanning a transitional period between the pristine beginnings of Eden and the increasing corruption that would climax in the flood. The early patriarchal era was characterized by long lifespans, tight-knit family structures, and an oral transmission of divine revelation. Enosh and the Birth of Corporate Worship Genesis 4:26 records, “At that time men began to call upon the name of the LORD”. The verse is directly linked to Enosh’s generation, suggesting that public, collective worship began under his influence. This marks a decisive shift from private encounters (such as those of Adam and Eve) to communal acknowledgment of Yahweh, foreshadowing the later covenant community of Israel and the church. Theological Significance in Luke’s Genealogy Luke traces Jesus’ lineage past Abraham all the way to Adam through Enosh, underscoring several truths: Symbol of Human Mortality Later biblical authors use the common noun enosh to underscore human frailty (Psalm 8:4; Job 7:17). Bearing that same name, Enosh personifies the truth that God works through weak and transient vessels to accomplish His eternal purposes. Though men are but a breath, their worship and obedience have lasting significance in God’s redemptive plan. Influence on Jewish and Christian Tradition Jewish tradition often links Enosh with the development of organized prayer and the transmission of godly wisdom to subsequent generations. Early Christian writers (for example, Irenaeus, “Against Heresies” 3.23.3) point to Enosh as an ancestral witness to God’s unfolding plan, stressing that the gospel is rooted in the earliest history of mankind. Lessons for Ministry and Discipleship 1. Corporate Worship Matters: The example of Enosh’s generation reminds believers that gathering to call upon the Lord is foundational to spiritual life. Summary Strong’s Greek 1800, Ἐνώς, points to Enosh—the third patriarch after Adam, the figure under whose generation collective worship began, and a vital link in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. His life magnifies God’s faithfulness to fragile humanity and invites every generation to call on the name of the Lord. Forms and Transliterations Ενως Ἐνώς Ἐνὼς ένωσις Enos Enōs EnṓsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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