Name Meaning: The name "Jared" is believed to mean "descent" or "to descend," which may reflect the genealogical context in which he is mentioned in the Bible.

Biblical References: Jared is a figure from the antediluvian period, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis. He is a descendant of Adam and an ancestor of Noah, appearing in the line of Seth. The primary biblical reference to Jared is found in Genesis 5:15-20.

Genealogy and Lifespan: Jared is the son of Mahalalel and the father of Enoch. According to Genesis 5:15-20 , "When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared. And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died. When Jared was 162 years old, he became the father of Enoch. And after he had become the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. So Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then he died."

Jared's lifespan of 962 years makes him one of the longest-lived figures in the Bible, surpassed only by Methuselah, who lived 969 years. His long life is characteristic of the pre-flood patriarchs, who are noted for their extended lifespans.

Significance in Biblical Narrative: Jared's primary significance in the biblical narrative is his role in the genealogy leading to Noah. He is the father of Enoch, who is noted for his close walk with God and for being taken by God, as described in Genesis 5:24. This lineage is crucial as it leads to Noah, through whom God would preserve humanity and the animal kingdom during the Great Flood.

Cultural and Theological Context: In the broader theological context, Jared's place in the genealogy underscores the continuity of God's creation and the unfolding of His plan for humanity. The genealogies in Genesis serve to connect the creation of humanity with the covenantal promises made to Noah and later to Abraham. Jared's inclusion in this lineage highlights the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant through whom His purposes would be fulfilled.

Extra-Biblical Traditions: While the Bible provides limited information about Jared, some extra-biblical traditions and apocryphal writings, such as the Book of Jubilees, offer additional narratives about him. These texts, however, are not considered canonical in the conservative Christian tradition and are viewed as speculative.

Legacy: Jared's legacy is primarily tied to his descendants, particularly Enoch and Noah. Enoch's righteousness and unique relationship with God, as well as Noah's role in the preservation of life through the ark, are significant themes in the biblical narrative. Jared's position in this lineage highlights the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God across generations.Jared

a ruling; commanding; coming down

Jared

(descent), one of the antediluvian patriarchs, and further of Enoch (Genesis 5:15,16,18-20; Luke 3:37) In the lists of Chronicles the name is given in the Authorized Version JERED.

Descent.

(1.) The fourth antediluvian patriarch in descent from Seth (Genesis 5:15-20; Luke 3:37), the father of Enoch; called Jered in 1 Chronicles 1:2.

(2.) A son of Ezra probably (1 Chronicles 4:18).

JARED

ja'-red (yeredh, "descent"; pausal form, yaredh, in Genesis 5:15 1 Chronicles 1:2, hence, English Versions of the Bible "Jared" for "Jered"; Iared): In Genesis 5:15-20 1 Chronicles 1:2; Luke 3:37, son of Mahalaleel and father of Enoch. The King James Version has "Jered" in 1 Chronicles 1:2.

The name is supposed by Budde to denote a degeneration of the human race, the first five generations being righteous, their successors not, except Enoch and Noah. The name has been identified with that of Irad (iradh), Genesis 4:18. See Skinner, Genesis, 117, 129, 131.

2391. Iaret -- Jared, the father of Enoch
... Jared, the father of Enoch. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration:
Iaret Phonetic Spelling: (ee-ar'-ed) Short Definition: Jared Definition ...
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1802. Enoch -- Enoch, a patriarch
... of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Enoch Phonetic Spelling:
(en-oke') Short Definition: Enoch Definition: Enoch, son of Jared and father of ...
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3382. Yered -- a descendant of Seth, also a man of Judah
... 3381, 3382. Yered. 3383 . a descendant of Seth, also a man of Judah.
Transliteration: Yered Phonetic Spelling: (yeh'-red) Short Definition: Jared. ... Jared. ...
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Concerning the Flood; and after what Manner Noah was Saved in an ...
... Now he was the tenth from Adam, as being the son of Lamech, whose father was Mathusela;
he was the son of Enoch, the son of Jared; and Jared was the son of ...
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Chapter v
... of death Adam> 130 1 800 930 930 Seth> 105 130 807 912 1042 Enos> 90 235 815 905
1140 Kenan> 70 325 840 910 1235 Mahalalel> 65 395 830 895 1290 Jared> 162 460 ...
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Fragment iii. Adam, when 230 Years Old, Begets Seth; and after ...
... Cainan again, when 170 years old, begets Malaleel; And Malaleel, when 165 years
old; begets Jared; And Jared, when 162 years old, begets Enoch; ...
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Sections ii. , iii. And the Lord Said: "And I Will Bring the ...
... [1367]. And on their first approach, indeed, they happily found the bodies of the
fathers, Adam, Seth, Enosh, Kainan, Mahaliel, Jared, Mathusalach, and Lamech. ...
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Jordan Means "Their Going Down. " Spiritual Meanings and ...
... Let us look at the words of the Gospel now before us. "Jordan" means "their going
down." The name "Jared" is etymologically akin to it, if I may say so; it ...
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The World was Created by God Nearly Six Thousand Years Ago...
... Seth begat Enos, Enos Cainan, Cainan Malaleel, Malaleel Jared, and Jared Enoch,
who on account of his righteousness is said to have been translated by God. ...
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The Answer to the Question Raised.
... clearly tells us, where it says: "Adam begat Seth, Seth begat Enos, Enos begat Cainan,
but Cainan begat Mahalaleel, but Mahalaleel begat Jared, Jared begat ...
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The Pentateuch.
... It adds to the age of each of the five patriarchs that preceded Jared, and also
to the age of Enoch, one hundred years before the birth of his son, deducting ...
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The Faithful Steward
... <. The Faithful Steward Sereno D. Clark. E-text prepared by Jared Fuller
Table of Contents. Title Page. PUBLISHER'S ADVERTISEMENT. ...
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Five Sermons
Five Sermons. <. Five Sermons HB Whipple. Produced by Jared Fuller
Table of Contents. Title Page. I. SERMON AT THE OPENING ...
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Jared (7 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JARED. ja ... See Skinner, Genesis, 117, 129,
131. Multi-Version Concordance Jared (7 Occurrences). Luke ...
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Jared's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Jared's (1 Occurrence). Genesis 5:20 And all the years
of Jared's life were nine hundred and sixty-two: and he came to his end. (BBE). ...
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Enoch (18 Occurrences)
... (2.) The son of Jared, and father of Methuselah (Genesis 5:21; Luke 3:37). His
father was one hundred and sixty-two years old when he was born. ...
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Mahalalel (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Mahalalel (8 Occurrences). Luke 3:37 son of Methuselah,
son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalalel, son of Kenan, (WEY NIV). ...
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Begetteth (52 Occurrences)
... sons and daughters. (YLT). Genesis 5:15 And Mahalaleel liveth five and sixty
years, and begetteth Jared. (YLT). Genesis 5:16 And Mahalaleel ...
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Begot (119 Occurrences)
... (DBY JPS). Genesis 5:15 And Mahalaleel lived sixty-five years, and begot Jared. ... Genesis
5:18 And Jared lived a hundred and sixty-two years, and begot Enoch. ...
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Patriarchs (6 Occurrences)
... See CHRONOLOGY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. 2. Divergences between the Three Texts: Divergence
exists in the case of Jared, Methuselah and Lamech only. ...
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Antediluvian
... See CHRONOLOGY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. 2. Divergences between the Three Texts: Divergence
exists in the case of Jared, Methuselah and Lamech only. ...
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Ma-hal'alel (6 Occurrences)
... Genesis 5:15 Mahalalel lived sixty-five years, and became the father of Jared.
(See RSV). ... (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 1:2 Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, (See RSV). ...
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Mahalaleel (7 Occurrences)
... Mahalaleel (7 Occurrences). Luke 3:37 the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the
son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan, (WEB ASV BBE YLT NAS) ...
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