Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3929

Strong's H3929 · Hebrew

לֶמֶךְ

Lemek · /leh'-mek/

Number
H3929
Language
Hebrew
Original word
לֶמֶךְ
Transliteration
Lemek
Pronunciation
leh'-mek
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

Lemek, the name of two antediluvian patriarchs

KJV: Lamech.

Root / derivation: from an unused root of uncertain meaning;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לֶמֶךְ across 10 verses.

Lamech11×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis9 verses
Genesis 4:18

And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. Lamech: Heb. Lemech

Genesis 4:19

And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.

Genesis 4:23

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. I have: or, I would slay a man in my wound, etc to my hurt: or, in my hurt

Genesis 4:24

If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.

Genesis 5:25

And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:

Genesis 5:26

And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters: Lamech: Heb. Lemech

Genesis 5:28

And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:

Genesis 5:30

And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:31

And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died.

1 Chronicles1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3929 (Lemek) mean?

Lemek, the name of two antediluvian patriarchs

How many times does H3929 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3929 (לֶמֶךְ) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Lamech.”

How is Lemek translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3929 is rendered as “Lamech” (11×).

Where does the Hebrew word לֶמֶךְ come from?

from an unused root of uncertain meaning;