Word Study

The meaning of עִירָד

Understanding ʻÎyrâd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H5897
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

עִירָד

Phoneticee-rawd'
TransliterationʻÎyrâd
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Irad. - § Irad = "fleet" - Irad, an antediluvian 1) son of Enoch, grandson of Cain, and father of Mehujael

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 4:18

And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עִירָד' deepen your understanding of Genesis 4:18?