Word Study
The meaning of “לֶמֶךְ”
Understanding Lemek reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H3929
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
לֶמֶךְ
Phoneticleh'-mek
TransliterationLemek
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Lamech. - § Lamech = "powerful" - Lemek, the name of two antediluvian patriarchs 1) the 5th lineal descendant from Cain, husband of Adah and Zillah, father of sons, Jabal, Jubal, and Tubal-cain, and daughter, Naamah 2) father of Noah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
10 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
10x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis9
1 Chronicles1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'לֶמֶךְ' deepen your understanding of Genesis 5:25?