Berean Strong's Lexicon Irad: Irad Original Word: עִירָד Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עוּר (ur), meaning "to flee" or "to be a fugitive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Irad, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. Usage: Irad is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. The name is often interpreted to mean "fleet" or "fugitive," reflecting a possible characteristic or life circumstance of the individual. Cultural and Historical Background: Irad is a descendant of Cain, the firstborn son of Adam and Eve, who is known for committing the first murder by killing his brother Abel. The lineage of Cain is often associated with the development of early human civilization, including advancements in agriculture, music, and metallurgy. Irad's place in this genealogy suggests a continuation of Cain's legacy, which is marked by both innovation and moral complexity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition desc. of Cain NASB Translation Irad (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עִירָד proper name, masculine a Cainite Genesis 4:18 (twice in verse) Γαιδαδ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Irad From the same as Arad; fugitive; Irad, an antediluvian -- Irad. see HEBREW Arad Forms and Transliterations וְעִירָ֕ד ועירד עִירָ֔ד עירד ‘î·rāḏ ‘îrāḏ iRad veiRad wə‘îrāḏ wə·‘î·rāḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 4:18 HEB: לַֽחֲנוֹךְ֙ אֶת־ עִירָ֔ד וְעִירָ֕ד יָלַ֖ד NAS: was born Irad, and Irad KJV: was born Irad: and Irad INT: was born Enoch Irad and Irad became Genesis 4:18 2 Occurrences |
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