Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “לֶמֶךְ”
Understanding Lemek reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Lamech. - § Lamech = "powerful" - Lemek, the name of two antediluvian patriarchs 1) the 5th lineal descendant from Cain,...
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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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 5:25 | “And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:” Word: לֶמֶךְ (Lemek) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:3 | “Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech,” Word: לֶמֶךְ (Lemek) |
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