Irad
maleAntediluvianMeaning: “Fugitive; wild ass”
A descendant of Cain through his son Enoch, and the father of Mehujael, in the genealogy of the line of Cain.
Biography
Irad was a descendant of Cain — the son of Cain's son Enoch — and the father of Mehujael (Genesis 4:18). He is one of the bare links in the genealogy of the Cainite line, which Genesis traces alongside the godly line of Seth, down to Lamech and the founders of the early arts.
Life Timeline
Named in the line of Cain as the father of Mehujael
Family Tree
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Themes & lessons from Irad
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Irad appears.
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Scripture Appearances
1 verses in 1 bookGenesis1 verse
Genesis 4:18
And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. Lamech: Heb. Lemech
Frequently asked about Irad
Who was Irad in the Bible?
A descendant of Cain through his son Enoch, and the father of Mehujael, in the genealogy of the line of Cain.
What does the name Irad mean?
The name Irad means “Fugitive; wild ass”.
Who were Irad's children?
Irad's children include Mehujael.
Where does Irad appear in the Bible?
Irad is mentioned 1 time across 1 book: Genesis.
What can we learn from Irad?
The story of Irad touches on themes of genealogy, lamech — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Irad's life.
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