1802. Enóch

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Enóch: Enoch

Original Word: Ἑνώχ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Enóch
Pronunciation: eh-NOHKH
Phonetic Spelling: (en-oke')
Definition: Enoch
Meaning: Enoch, son of Jared and father of Methuselah.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Enoch.

Of Hebrew origin (Chanowk); Enoch (i.e. Chanok), an antediluvian -- Enoch.

see HEBREW Chanowk

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Chanok
Definition
Enoch, a patriarch
NASB Translation
Enoch (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1802: Ανωχ

Ανωχ (WH Ἑνώχ, see their Introductory § 408) (Ἀνωχος, Ἀνωχου, ὁ, Josephus, Antiquities 1, 3, 4; Hebrew חֲנוך initiated or initiating (cf. B. D., under the word)), Enoch, father of Methuselah (Luke 3:37); on account of his extraordinary piety taken up alive by God to heaven (Genesis 5:18-24; Hebrews 11:5; (cf. Sir. 44:16; Josephus, Antiquities 1, 3, 4)); in the opinion of later Jews the most renowned antediluvian prophet; to whom, toward the end of the second century before Christ, was falsely attributed an apocalyptical book which was afterward combined with fragments of other apocryphal books, and preserved by the Fathers in Greek fragments and entire in an Ethiopic translation. This translation, having been found among the Abyssinian Christians toward the close of the last century, has been edited by Richard Laurence, archbishop of Cashel (Libri Henoch versio aethiopica. Oxon. 1838), and by A. Dillmann (Liber Henoch, aethiopice. Lipsius 1851); it was translated into English by R. Laurence (lst edition 1821; 3rd edition 1838 (reprinted (Scribners, N. Y.) 1883; also (with notes) by G. H. Schodde (Andover, 1882)), into German by A. G. Hoffman (Jen. 1833-38, 2 vols.) and by A. Dillmann (Lipsius 1853); each of the last two translators added a commentary. From this book is taken the 'prophecy' in Jude 1:14f; (cf. B. D. (American edition), also Dict. of Chris. Biog., under the word Enoch, The Book of).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name חֲנוֹךְ (Chanokh).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H2585 חֲנוֹךְ (Chanokh) • Enoch, the same name in Hebrew, referring to the same biblical figure known for his piety and unique departure from earthly life.

Usage: The name Ἑνώχ appears in the New Testament, specifically in genealogical contexts and references to his exemplary faith.

Context: Enoch is a significant figure in biblical history, known for his devout life and close walk with God. He is mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and is notable for being one of the few individuals in the Bible who did not experience death in the traditional sense. According to Genesis 5:24, "Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God took him away." This phrase has been interpreted to mean that Enoch was taken directly to be with God, bypassing death.

In the New Testament, Enoch is mentioned in the Book of Hebrews and the Epistle of Jude. Hebrews 11:5 (BSB) states, "By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death, and he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God." This passage highlights Enoch's faith as exemplary, serving as an encouragement for believers to live lives pleasing to God.

The Epistle of Jude (Jude 1:14-15, BSB) references a prophecy attributed to Enoch, emphasizing his role as a prophet who spoke against ungodliness: "Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: 'Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.'"

Enoch's life and legacy have inspired various interpretations and traditions, including apocryphal writings such as the Book of Enoch, which, while not part of the canonical Bible, expands on his story and prophecies.

Forms and Transliterations

Ενωχ Ἑνώχ Ἑνὼχ Enoch Enōch Henoch Henōch Henṓch Henṑch

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 3:37 N
GRK: Μαθουσαλά τοῦ Ἑνώχ τοῦ Ἰάρετ
NAS: the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared,
KJV: Which was [the son] of Mathusala, which was [the son] of Enoch, which was [the son] of Jared,
INT: of Methuselah of Enoch of Jared

Hebrews 11:5 N
GRK: Πίστει Ἑνὼχ μετετέθη τοῦ
NAS: By faith Enoch was taken
KJV: By faith Enoch was translated
INT: By faith Enoch was taken up

Jude 1:14 N
GRK: ἀπὸ Ἀδὰμ Ἑνὼχ λέγων Ἰδοὺ
NAS: about these men [that] Enoch, [in] the seventh
KJV: And Enoch also, the seventh
INT: from Adam Enoch saying Behold

Strong's Greek 1802
3 Occurrences

Ἑνώχ — 3 Occ.