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- LAMECH lā’ mĭk (לָֽמֶכְ, LXX and NT Λαμεχ, etymology uncertain, perhaps meaning strong man, or strong youth.) 1. A descendant of Cain, the son of Methushael (Gen 4:18-24) and the first polygamist. He was married to Adah and Zillah.
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Genesis 4:19-22. King James Version. 19 And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 20 And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.
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Lamech’s poem in Genesis 4:23f. is an example of early Heb. poetry with perfect parallelism. There are at least two interpretations of the poem: (1) Historical—Lamech had committed murder, and in remorse and self-justification he excused his crime as self-defense; (2) Anticipatory—It was a threat of what Lamech could do since his son ...
"LAMECH" in the KJV Bible. Modify Search. 11 Instances - Page 1 of 1 - Sort by Book Order - Feedback. Genesis 4:23 chapter context similar meaning copy save. And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt.
Jan 4, 2022 · Question. Who was Lamech in the Bible? Answer. The Bible mentions two different men by the name of Lamech, both in the book of Genesis. The first Lamech was the son of Methushael, and the second Lamech was the son of Methuselah.
Genesis 4:19 KJV: And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
Hitherto, one man had but one wife at a time; but Lamech took two. Wordly things, are the only things that carnal, wicked people set their hearts upon, and are most clever and industrious about. So it was with this race of Cain.
Jul 19, 2021 · Who Was Lamech in the Bible and What Did He Do? The story of Genesis 4 Lamech consists of only four verses. It’s significant to have that long a mention in Scripture but four verses leave out a lifetime of details.
