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Lamech (/ ˈ l eɪ m ɪ k /; Hebrew: לֶמֶךְ Lémeḵ, in pausa לָמֶךְ Lā́meḵ) is a figure appearing in the Old Testament's Book of Genesis, where he is the seventh generation from Adam and father of Jabal, the first breeder of livestock, Tubal-Cain, the first metalworker, Jubal, the first musician, and Naamah.
Jan 4, 2022 · The first Lamech was a wicked descendant of Cain. After Adam and Eve were forced out of the Garden of Eden as a punishment for their sin, they had children. Two of their sons were Cain and Abel.
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The story of Genesis 4Lamech consists of only four verses. It’s significant to have that long a mention in Scripture but four verses leave out a lifetime of details. The writer of Genesis decided it was important for us to know that Cain’s great-great-great-great grandson chose to take two wives. This was the first mention in the Bible of someone t...
The writer of Genesis gives us no background as to why Lamech took two wives. In the ancient world (and even today in some parts of the world), it’s seen as a practical choice. Cain has left the presence of the Lord and so his descendants will have learned to depend, not on God’s provision, but on their own ability to provide and protect. In that l...
While the Bible records many instances of polygamy, including many major biblical leaders such as Jacob, David, and Solomon, it doesn’t specifically condemn polygamy in instruction or teaching. While the Bible doesn’t specifically condemn polygamy, the examples of biblical leaders with multiple wives clearly record the inevitable complications and ...
Throughout the Bible, God sets clear choices before humanity. He demonstrates the reward and life associated with following Him as opposed to the misery and eventual death associated with choosing to follow our own ways. Lamech’s short story is a glimpse of what has happened in only a few short generations from Adam and Eve. In the garden, one man ...
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Cain’s descendants - Cain knew his wife intimately. She became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain built a city and named the city after his son.
Jul 19, 2021 · Lamech (Descendant of Cain) Both Lamech’s are first mentioned in Genesis 4. However, the descendant of Cain is identified first and not in a flattering way. As I mentioned, Cain is cast out...
Aug 18, 2023 · In the account of Cain’s descendants, Lamech was purposefully singled out as if to conclude the story of Cain with hopelessness and corruption. In a sense, Lamech is the epitome of God’s warning to Cain, “sin is crouching at your door and its desire is for you” ( Genesis 4:7 NASB).
Jul 9, 2024 · According to the Lamech legend—which was based on Genesis 4 but which evolved over the centuries—Lamech accidentally killed Cain while he was hunting with his son Tubal-Cain. In the legend, Lamech is a blind but skilled hunter, and Tubal-Cain accompanies him to direct his bow and arrow.
