Name Meaning: The name "Mahalaleel" is often interpreted to mean "Praise of God" or "The Blessed God." This reflects a common practice in biblical times of naming individuals in a way that honors or acknowledges God.

Biblical References: Mahalaleel is a figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis. He is a descendant of Adam and is part of the lineage leading to Noah. The primary references to Mahalaleel can be found in Genesis 5:12-17 and 1 Chronicles 1:2. Additionally, he is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:37).

Genesis 5:12-17 : "When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalaleel. And after he had become the father of Mahalaleel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters. So Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died. When Mahalaleel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared. And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalaleel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. So Mahalaleel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died."

Genealogical Significance: Mahalaleel is the great-grandson of Seth, the son of Adam, and the father of Jared. He is the fifth generation from Adam and is part of the antediluvian patriarchs, those who lived before the Great Flood. His position in the genealogy is significant as it connects the early generations of humanity to the line of Noah, through whom God would preserve humanity after the flood.

Lifespan: According to the biblical account, Mahalaleel lived for 895 years. This long lifespan is characteristic of the antediluvian patriarchs, who are noted for their extended years, a feature that underscores the early vitality of human life as depicted in the Genesis narrative.

Theological Implications: Mahalaleel's inclusion in the genealogies highlights the continuity of God's creation and the unfolding of His plan through successive generations. Each name in the genealogy serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving a lineage through which He would ultimately bring about redemption. Mahalaleel's life, like those of his ancestors and descendants, is a part of the divine narrative that leads to the coming of Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of God's promise to humanity.

Cultural Context: In the ancient Near Eastern context, genealogies were not merely records of ancestry but were also theological statements. They affirmed the identity and heritage of a people, linking them to their divine purpose and destiny. Mahalaleel's place in the genealogy serves to affirm the sacred history of the Israelites and their unique relationship with God.

Legacy: While the Bible does not provide extensive details about Mahalaleel's life beyond his genealogical record, his legacy is preserved through his descendants, particularly through his son Jared and his great-great-grandson Enoch, who "walked with God" (Genesis 5:24). Mahalaleel's role in the biblical narrative is a reminder of the enduring impact of faithfulness across generations.Mahalaleel

(praise of God).

1. The fourth in descent from Adam, according to the Sethite genealogy, and son of Cainan. (Genesis 6:12,13,15-17; 1 Chronicles 1:2; Luke 3:37) Revised Version.
2. A descendant of Perez or Pharez the son of Judah. (Nehemiah 11:4)

Praise of God.

(1.) The son of Cainan, of the line of Seth (Genesis 5:12-17); called Maleleel (Luke 3:37).

(2.) Nehemiah 11:4, a descendant of Perez.

3121. Maleleel -- Mahalaleel, an antediluvian
... Mahalaleel, an antediluvian. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration:
Maleleel Phonetic Spelling: (mal-el-eh-ale') Short Definition: Mahalaleel ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3121.htm - 6k4111. Mahalalel -- "praise of God," great-grandson of Seth, also a ...
... Mahalaleel. From mahalal and 'el; praise of God; Mahalalel, the name of an antediluvian
patriarch and of an Israelite -- Mahalaleel. see HEBREW mahalal. ...
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The Answer to the Question Raised.
... of the genealogy very clearly tells us, where it says: "Adam begat Seth, Seth begat
Enos, Enos begat Cainan, but Cainan begat Mahalaleel, but Mahalaleel begat ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xxi the answer to.htm

C. The Genealogy of Jesus. Ch. 3:23-38
... of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, 37 the son of
Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/c the genealogy of jesus.htm

Genealogy According to Luke.
... who lived to be the oldest man on record, dying when 969 years old], the son of
Enoch [whom God translated], the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/iv genealogy according to luke.htm

Of the Opinion of those who do not Believe that in These Primitive ...
... But what shall I say of his son Cainan, who, though by our version 170 years
old, was by the Hebrew text seventy when he beget Mahalaleel? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 12 of the opinion of.htm

Miller's views on the Second Coming of Christ.
... Creation, 1 4157 Genesis 1. ii.2. Adam 130 130 4027 Genesis 5:3.3. Enos 90 325 3832
Genesis 5:6.4. Cainan 70 395 3762 Genesis 5:9.5. Mahalaleel 65 460 3697 ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/millers views on the second.htm

The Course and Crown of a Devout Life
... Enoch lived, Mahalaleel, and all the rest of the half- unpronounceable names, they
lived, they begat their heirs, and sons and daughters, and then they died. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the course and crown of.htm

The Book of Enoch
... lxxxiii.-xci.) recounts two visions which Enoch saw before he was married, while
sleeping in the house of his grandfather Malalel (Mahalaleel). ...
//christianbookshelf.org/deane/pseudepigrapha/the book of enoch.htm

An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of ...
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/an exposition on the first.htm

Mahalaleel (7 Occurrences)
...Mahalaleel (7 Occurrences). Luke 3:37 the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the
son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan, (WEB ASV BBE YLT NAS) ...
/m/mahalaleel.htm - 8k

Cainan (8 Occurrences)
... He was 70 years old at the birth of his eldest son Mahalaleel, after which he lived
840 years (Genesis 5:9-14), and was 910 years old when he died. ...
/c/cainan.htm - 9k

Begetteth (52 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Genesis 5:12 And Cainan liveth seventy years, and begetteth Mahalaleel. ... Genesis
5:15 And Mahalaleel liveth five and sixty years, and begetteth Jared. ...
/b/begetteth.htm - 19k

Begot (119 Occurrences)
... (DBY JPS). Genesis 5:12 And Cainan lived seventy years, and begot Mahalaleel. ... (DBY
JPS). Genesis 5:15 And Mahalaleel lived sixty-five years, and begot Jared. ...
/b/begot.htm - 30k

Jared (7 Occurrences)
... Chronicles 1:2, hence, English Versions of the Bible "Jared" for "Jered"; Iared):
In Genesis 5:15-20 1 Chronicles 1:2; Luke 3:37, son of Mahalaleel and father ...
/j/jared.htm - 9k

Maha'lale-el (1 Occurrence)
... Mahalaleel, Maha'lale-el. Mahalalel . ... Luke 3:37 the 'son' of Methuselah, the
'son' of Enoch, the 'son' of Jared, the 'son' of Mahalaleel, (See RSV). ...
/m/maha'lale-el.htm - 6k

Begetting (20 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Genesis 5:13 And Cainan liveth after his begetting Mahalaleel eight hundred
and forty years, and begetteth sons and daughters. (YLT). ...
/b/begetting.htm - 11k

Begotten (77 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Genesis 5:13 And Cainan lived after he had begotten Mahalaleel eight
hundred and forty years, and begot sons and daughters. (DBY). ...
/b/begotten.htm - 33k

Jered (2 Occurrences)
... 18). See also JARED. Multi-Version Concordance Jered (2 Occurrences). 1
Chronicles 1:2 Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered, (KJV WBS YLT). 1 ...
/j/jered.htm - 7k

Enoch (18 Occurrences)
... Luke 3:37 the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of
Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan, (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/e/enoch.htm - 15k

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