Naamah
femaleAntediluvianMeaning: “Pleasant; lovely”
A daughter of Lamech and Zillah and sister of Tubal-cain — the only woman named in the line of Cain.
Biography
Naamah was a daughter of Lamech by his wife Zillah and the sister of Tubal-cain (Genesis 4:22). She is the only woman named in the genealogy of Cain. Scripture records nothing further about her, but the deliberate mention of her name — unusual in these terse genealogies — has long drawn the notice of readers, and Jewish tradition preserves various stories about her. Her bare appearance is a quiet reminder of the women who stood within even the earliest families of the human race.
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Named in the line of Cain as the sister of Tubal-cain
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Themes & lessons from Naamah
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Naamah appears.
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Scripture Appearances
1 verses in 1 bookGenesis1 verse
Genesis 4:22
And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah. instructer: Heb. whetter
Frequently asked about Naamah
Who was Naamah in the Bible?
A daughter of Lamech and Zillah and sister of Tubal-cain — the only woman named in the line of Cain.
What does the name Naamah mean?
The name Naamah means “Pleasant; lovely”.
Where does Naamah appear in the Bible?
Naamah is mentioned 1 time across 1 book: Genesis.
What can we learn from Naamah?
The story of Naamah touches on themes of adah, antediluvians, genealogy, lamech — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Naamah's life.
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