Lexical Summary Lamech: Lamech Original Word: Λάμεχ 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 Lemek Definition Lamech, a patriarch and an ancestor of Christ NASB Translation Lamech (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 Name and Occurrence Strong’s Greek 2984 appears once in the Greek New Testament, at Luke 3:36, rendering the personal name Λάμεχ (Lamech). Luke includes the name while tracing the human ancestry of Jesus Christ. Old Testament Background 1. Lamech the descendant of Cain (Genesis 4:18-24) is remembered for introducing polygamy and for his boastful poem of vengeance. Placement in Luke’s Genealogy Luke 3:36 presents the sequence “...the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,” locating Lamech within the post-Eden line of promise that runs from Adam to Christ. Luke’s genealogy is arranged in reverse order, moving from Jesus back to “Adam, the son of God” (Luke 3:38). By inserting Lamech, Luke shows continuity with Genesis 5 and underscores that the Savior emerges from a traceable, historical lineage ordained by God. Theological Themes • Covenant Continuity: Lamech bridges pre-Flood humanity and the redemptive covenant initiated through Noah (Genesis 9:9). His appearance in Luke underscores that salvation history is unbroken from Eden to Calvary. Christological Connections • Typology: Noah prefigures Jesus as a righteous deliverer; therefore, Lamech’s prophetic naming finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ. Historical Notes Rabbinic tradition viewed Lamech as a man of faith who anticipated divine intervention. Early Christian writers (e.g., Irenaeus, Julius Africanus) cited Luke’s genealogy to demonstrate the reliability of the Gospel record, often highlighting names such as Lamech to argue for historical accuracy against Gnostic claims of myth. Ministry Application • Confidence in Scripture: The seamless agreement between Genesis 5 and Luke 3 equips believers to affirm the harmony of Old and New Testaments when teaching or defending the faith. Summary Strong’s Greek 2984 marks Lamech as a vital link in the redemptive chain that runs from Adam to Jesus. His solitary New Testament appearance in Luke 3:36 calls attention to God’s faithfulness across millennia, the prophetic anticipation of rest, and the historical roots of the Gospel message. 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 |