Lexicon Lamech: Lamech Original Word: Λάμεχ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Lamech
Pronunciation: LAH-mekh
Phonetic Spelling: (lam'-ekh)
Definition: Lamech
Meaning: (Hebrew), Lamech, son of Methuselah and father of Noah. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Lamech. Of Hebrew origin (Lemek); Lamech (i.e. Lemek), a patriarch -- Lamech. see HEBREW Lemek NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin LemekDefinitionLamech, a patriarch and an ancestor of Christ NASB TranslationLamech (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2984: ΛάμεχΛάμεχ, ὁ (Hebrew לֶמֶך), Lamech, the father of Noah ( Genesis 5:25ff): Luke 3:36.
Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew לֶמֶךְ (Lemek)Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H3929 לֶמֶךְ (Lemek) Usage: The name Lamech appears in genealogical contexts within the Bible, specifically in the lineages of both Cain and Seth. Context: Lamech is a significant figure mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis. There are two individuals named Lamech in the Bible, each belonging to different lineages:
• Lamech, the descendant of Cain: This Lamech is noted in Genesis 4:18-24. He is a descendant of Cain, the son of Methushael, and the father of Jabal, Jubal, and Tubal-cain. Lamech is known for his declaration to his wives, Adah and Zillah, in which he speaks of avenging himself seventy-seven times, a statement that reflects the increasing violence and moral decline in the line of Cain. This Lamech is often associated with the development of various cultural advancements, as his children are credited with the origins of pastoral life, music, and metalworking.
• Lamech, the descendant of Seth: This Lamech is found in Genesis 5:25-31. He is a descendant of Seth, the son of Methuselah, and the father of Noah. Lamech lived 777 years and is noted for his prophetic words concerning his son Noah, saying, "He will comfort us in the labor and painful toil of our hands caused by the ground the LORD has cursed" (Genesis 5:29, BSB). This Lamech is part of the godly line that leads to Noah, who plays a pivotal role in the biblical narrative of the Flood.
The dual mention of Lamech in these genealogies highlights the divergent paths of humanity as represented by the lines of Cain and Seth. The Lamech of Cain's line exemplifies the continuation of sin and violence, while the Lamech of Seth's line points towards hope and redemption through Noah. Forms and Transliterations Λαμεχ Λάμεχ λαμπάδια λαμπάδιον λαμπαδίου Lamech LámechLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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