Enos
maleAntediluvianMeaning: “Mortal man; frailty”
The son of Seth and grandson of Adam, in whose day "men began to call upon the name of the LORD" — a marker of the renewal of true worship.
Biography
Enos, the son of Seth and grandson of Adam, marks an important turning point in the early chapters of Genesis. Of his time it is written, "then began men to call upon the name of the LORD" (Genesis 4:26) — a note that the worship of God was being publicly renewed through the godly line of Seth, in contrast to the restless line of Cain. Enos fathered Cainan, lived 905 years (Genesis 5:11), and stands in Luke's genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3:38).
Life Timeline
Born to Seth; in his day men begin to call on the LORD
On the Bible timeline
Enos belongs to the Creation & the Early World era (Beginning – c. 2100 BC).
- c. 2400 BC (traditional)The Flood
- c. 2200 BCThe Tower of Babel
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Themes & lessons from Enos
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Enos appears.
People they appear with
Scripture Appearances
7 verses in 2 booksGenesis6 verses
Genesis 4:26
And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. Enos: Heb. Enosh to call: or, to call themselves by the name of the Lord
Genesis 5:6
And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos: Enos: Heb. Enosh
Genesis 5:7
And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:
Genesis 5:9
And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan: Cainan: Heb. Kenan
Genesis 5:10
And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:
Genesis 5:11
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.
Luke1 verse
Luke 3:38
Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
Frequently asked about Enos
Who was Enos in the Bible?
The son of Seth and grandson of Adam, in whose day "men began to call upon the name of the LORD" — a marker of the renewal of true worship.
What does the name Enos mean?
The name Enos means “Mortal man; frailty”.
Who were Enos's children?
Enos's children include Cainan.
Who were Enos's parents?
Enos was the child of Seth.
Where does Enos appear in the Bible?
Enos is mentioned 7 times across 2 books: Genesis, Luke.
What can we learn from Enos?
The story of Enos touches on themes of enos, cainan, seth, genealogies — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Enos's life.
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