4967. Methushael

Lexicon

Methushael: Methushael

Original Word: מְתוּשָׁאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Mthuwsha'el
Pronunciation: meh-thoo-sha-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (meth-oo-shaw-ale')
Definition: Methushael
Meaning: Methusael

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Methusael

From math and 'el, with the relative interposed; man who (is) of God; Methusael, an antediluvian patriarch -- Methusael.

see HEBREW math

see HEBREW 'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from math and el
Definition
"man of God," a desc. of Cain
NASB Translation
Methushael (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מְתוּשָׁאֵל proper name, masculine descendant of Cain (Babylonian form., mutu-ša-ili 'man of God,' Len^{Orig. ed. 2, i. 262 f. Eng. Tr. 268}); — Genesis 4:18 (twice in verse) (J), ᵐ5 Μαθουσαλα (i.e.מְתוּשֶׁלַח? so Di; otherwise Bu^{Urgesch. 125 f.})

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root מוּת (muth, meaning "to die") and שָׁאַל (sha'al, meaning "to ask" or "to inquire").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry is G1542, Μεθουσαλά (Methousala), which refers to Methuselah, a different biblical figure. While Methuselah is a descendant of Seth and known for his long life, Methusael is from the line of Cain. Despite the similarity in names, they are distinct individuals in the biblical genealogies.

Usage: Methusael is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Methusael is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis. He is a descendant of Cain, the son of Mehujael, and the father of Lamech. Methusael is listed in the lineage of Cain, which is distinct from the line of Seth, the other son of Adam and Eve. The name Methusael appears in Genesis 4:18, which states: "Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methusael, and Methusael was the father of Lamech." (BSB)

Methusael's name, meaning "Man of God" or "Who is of God," reflects a theophoric element, indicating a connection or dedication to God. This is notable within the context of Cain's lineage, which is often contrasted with the line of Seth in biblical narratives. Methusael's mention is brief, and the Bible does not provide additional details about his life or deeds. However, his position in the genealogy highlights the continuation of Cain's line and sets the stage for the introduction of Lamech, who is known for his polygamy and the violent song he sings to his wives.

Forms and Transliterations

וּמְתוּשָׁאֵ֖ל ומתושאל מְת֣וּשָׁאֵ֔ל מתושאל mə·ṯū·šā·’êl məṯūšā’êl meTushaEl ū·mə·ṯū·šā·’êl ūməṯūšā’êl umetushaEl

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 4:18
HEB: יָלַד֙ אֶת־ מְת֣וּשָׁאֵ֔ל וּמְתוּשָׁאֵ֖ל יָלַ֥ד
NAS: became the father of Methushael, and Methushael
KJV: begat Methusael: and Methusael
INT: and Mehujael the father of Methushael and Methushael became

Genesis 4:18
HEB: אֶת־ מְת֣וּשָׁאֵ֔ל וּמְתוּשָׁאֵ֖ל יָלַ֥ד אֶת־
NAS: of Methushael, and Methushael became the father
KJV: Methusael: and Methusael begat
INT: the father of Methushael and Methushael became of Lamech

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4967
2 Occurrences

mə·ṯū·šā·’êl — 1 Occ.
ū·mə·ṯū·šā·’êl — 1 Occ.