Strong's Lexicon Lemek: Lamech Original Word: לֶמֶךְ Word Origin: Derived from an uncertain root in Hebrew. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Lamech in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew genealogies. Usage: Lamech is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with two distinct individuals in the genealogies of Genesis. The name Lamech does not have a clearly defined meaning in Hebrew, but it is often associated with strength or power due to its context and usage. Cultural and Historical Background: Lamech is a significant figure in the genealogical records of Genesis, appearing in two separate lineages. The first Lamech is a descendant of Cain, known for his boastful declaration of vengeance and his polygamous marriage to Adah and Zillah (Genesis 4:19-24). The second Lamech is a descendant of Seth, the father of Noah, and is noted for his prophetic words concerning his son (Genesis 5:28-31). These accounts reflect the early patriarchal society and the development of human civilization, including advancements in agriculture, music, and metallurgy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a desc. of Cain, also a desc. of Seth NASB Translation Lamech (11). Brown-Driver-Briggs לֶ֫מֶךְ proper name, masculine (on original form compare LagBN 77; conjecture as to meaning BuUrgesch. 102, 129); — ׳ל Genesis 4:19 7t.; לָ֑מֶךְ Genesis 4:18 2t.; — 1 son of מְתוּשָׁאֵל (Cainite) Genesis 4:18,19,23 (twice in verse); Genesis 4:24 (all J). 2 son of מְתוּשֶׁלַח (Sethite) Genesis 5:25,26,28,30,31 (all P), 1 Chronicles 1:3. — ᵐ5 Ααμεχ. לְמִן, לְמִנִּי see מִן 9b. לְמַעַן see מען below ענה. לֹעַ see below I. לוּעַ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Lamech From an unused root of uncertain meaning; Lemek, the name of two antediluvian patriarchs -- Lamech. Forms and Transliterations וְלֶ֖מֶךְ ולמך לֶ֔מֶךְ לֶ֕מֶךְ לֶ֖מֶךְ לֶ֗מֶךְ לֶ֜מֶךְ לָֽמֶךְ׃ למך למך׃ lā·meḵ Lamech lāmeḵ le·meḵ Lemech lemeḵ veLemech wə·le·meḵ wəlemeḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 4:18 HEB: יָלַ֥ד אֶת־ לָֽמֶךְ׃ NAS: became the father of Lamech. KJV: and Methusael begat Lamech. INT: and Methushael became of Lamech Genesis 4:19 Genesis 4:23 Genesis 4:23 Genesis 4:24 Genesis 5:25 Genesis 5:26 Genesis 5:28 Genesis 5:30 Genesis 5:31 1 Chronicles 1:3 11 Occurrences |