Strong's Lexicon Mathousala: Methuselah Original Word: Μαθουσαλά Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew מְתוּשֶׁלַח (Methushelach) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H4968 - מְתוּשֶׁלַח (Methushelach) Usage: Mathousala refers to Methuselah, a patriarch mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis. He is noted for his exceptionally long lifespan, living 969 years, making him the longest-lived human recorded in the Bible. His name is often interpreted to mean "man of the dart" or "when he dies, it shall be sent," which some scholars suggest may be a prophetic reference to the timing of the Flood. Cultural and Historical Background: Methuselah is a significant figure in the antediluvian (pre-Flood) period of biblical history. He is the son of Enoch, who "walked with God" and was taken by God, and the grandfather of Noah, who built the ark to survive the Flood. Methuselah's long life is often seen as a symbol of God's patience and the extended opportunity for humanity to repent before the judgment of the Flood. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3103: ΜαθουσαλάΜαθουσαλά, T WH Μαθουσαλά (cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 103), ὁ (מְתוּשֶׁלַח, man of a dart, from מְתוּ, construct form of the unused מַת, a man, and שֶׁלַח a dart (cf. B. D. under the word)), Methuselah, the son of Enoch and grandfather of Noah (Genesis 5:21): Luke 3:37. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mathusala. Of Hebrew origin (Mthuwshelach); Mathusala (i.e. Methushelach), an antediluvian -- Mathusala. see HEBREW Mthuwshelach Forms and Transliterations εμαίμασσεν Μαθουσαλα Μαθουσαλά Μαθουσαλὰ μαία μαίαι μαίαις μαίας μαιμάσσει Mathousala MathousaláLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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