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Enoch ( / ˈiːnək / ⓘ) [note 1] is a biblical figure and patriarch prior to Noah's flood, and the son of Jared and father of Methuselah. He was of the Antediluvian period in the Hebrew Bible. The text of the Book of Genesis says Enoch lived 365 years before he was taken by God.
- 987 AM, ("taken up by God" as per traditions)
The Book of Enoch (also 1 Enoch; Hebrew: סֵפֶר חֲנוֹךְ, Sēfer Ḥănōḵ; Ge'ez: መጽሐፈ ሄኖክ, Maṣḥafa Hēnok) is an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious text, ascribed by tradition to the patriarch Enoch who was the father of Methuselah and the great-grandfather of Noah.
Jan 25, 2024 · In the Bible, Enoch is a fairly mystifying figure who is mentioned in the genealogies and narratives of the Old Testament. Enoch's story can offer several lessons and insights for Christians: Walking with God: Enoch is described as a man who "walked with God" in Genesis 5:24. This suggests a close and intimate relationship with God.
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. There are at least four different men in the Bible named Enoch ( Genesis 4:17; 5:18; 25:4; 46:9 ). We should note that, in Genesis 25:4 and Genesis 46:9, the NIV gives the name “Hanok,” while some other translations, such as the Darby translation, give the name “Enoch” instead.
Mar 6, 2020 · Known for: A faithful follower of God and one of only two men in the Bible who did not die. Bible References: Enoch is mentioned in Genesis 5:18-24, 1 Chronicles 1:3, Luke 3:37, Hebrews 11:5-6, Jude 1:14-15. Hometown: Ancient Fertile Crescent, although the exact location is not given in Scripture.
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Mar 29, 2024 · Enoch, the seventh patriarch in the book of Genesis, was the subject of abundant apocryphal literature, especially during the Hellenistic period of Judaism (3rd century bc to 3rd century ad). At first revered only for his piety, he was later believed to be the recipient of secret knowledge from God.
Sep 16, 2021 · In the book of Genesis in the pre-flood period, Enoch was the son of Jared and the father of Methuselah. There are few details about Enoch. We learn that he lived 365 years, and then Enoch "walked faithfully...
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