Overview
The Bible addresses lamech across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Genealogy, Adah, Antediluvians and Tents. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Enoch, Irad, Mehujael and Methushael.
Key Bible verses about lamech
Old Testament
Genesis
And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. Lamech: Heb. Lemech
And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.
And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.
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
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
If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
People in the Bible and lamech
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying lamech for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 4:18, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Enoch, Irad and Mehujael and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Genealogy, Adah, Antediluvians and Tents.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about lamech?
The Bible addresses lamech across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Genealogy, Adah, Antediluvians and Tents. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Enoch, Irad, Mehujael and Methushael.
How many Bible verses are about lamech?
The Bible references lamech in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention lamech?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 4:18: “And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. Lamech: Heb. Lemech”
Which people in the Bible are associated with lamech?
Enoch, Irad, Mehujael, Methushael and Jabal.
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