Lexical Summary Enóch: Enoch Original Word: Ἑνώχ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Enoch. Of Hebrew origin (Chanowk); Enoch (i.e. Chanok), an antediluvian -- Enoch. see HEBREW Chanowk NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Chanok Definition Enoch, a patriarch NASB Translation Enoch (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1802: ΑνωχΑνωχ (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 Topical Lexicon Old Testament Background Enoch first appears in Genesis 5:18-24. Twice we are told that he “walked with God” (Genesis 5:22, 24) and then, without experiencing death, “God took him” (Genesis 5:24). The Septuagint renders the phrase “was not found,” underscoring his mysterious translation. This brief sketch presents Enoch as a patriarch distinguished by intimate fellowship with God and a unique departure from earthly life. Occurrences in the New Testament 1. Luke 3:37 lists Enoch in the messianic genealogy traced through Joseph, situating him historically between Jared and Methuselah and rooting the lineage of Jesus in the primeval world recorded by Moses. Genealogical Significance The inclusion of Enoch in Luke’s genealogy affirms the historicity and continuity of the Genesis record. By linking the second Adam (Jesus Christ) to the seventh patriarch from Adam (Enoch), Luke highlights God’s unbroken redemptive thread from Creation to Incarnation. Enoch’s placement also underscores the pattern of divine grace prior to the Law, exemplifying that salvation history is driven by faith from the beginning. Exemplar of Living Faith Hebrews positions Enoch at the very heart of its “cloud of witnesses.” His life demonstrates: Foretaste of Final Redemption Enoch’s translation prefigures the transformation promised to living believers at the return of Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52). As such, he stands as an early type of the Church’s blessed hope, assuring that physical death is not the believer’s ultimate destiny. Prophetic Witness Against Ungodliness Jude portrays Enoch as a preacher of coming judgment. His oracle emphasizes: This message resonates with later New Testament warnings (2 Peter 3:3-7; Revelation 19:11-16), showing doctrinal harmony across Scripture. Echoes in Early Christian Teaching While Jude references material preserved in 1 Enoch, the canonical citation does not confer Scripture-level authority upon the entire pseudepigraphal work. Instead, Jude, under divine inspiration, authenticates the specific prophecy as true. Early church writers drew moral lessons from Enoch’s exemplary life and his vision of judgment, but the Church consistently recognized Genesis, Hebrews, and Jude as the definitive sources for doctrine. Practical Ministry Applications • Discipleship: Enoch’s steady “walk” encourages believers to cultivate continuous fellowship with God rather than episodic spiritual experiences. Summary Enoch emerges in Scripture as a man of faith, a herald of righteousness, and a prototype of resurrection glory. Mentioned only three times in the New Testament, his influence reaches far: anchoring the genealogy of Jesus, enriching the theology of faith and immortality, and fortifying the Church’s proclamation of Christ’s triumphant return. Forms and Transliterations Ενωχ Ἑνώχ Ἑνὼχ Enoch Enōch Henoch Henōch Henṓch HenṑchLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 3:37 NGRK: 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 Jude 1:14 N |
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