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Jered
Jered in the Bible — son of Mered and "his Jewish wife" (1CH 4:18). Jered belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “ruling; coming down”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Biography
The father of Enoch who walked with God, Jared lived 962 years, making him one of the longest-lived patriarchs. His name may mean 'descent' or 'one who descends.' He was part of the godly line from Adam through Seth to Noah.
Significance
Jared represents the faithful preservation of the godly line and was the father of Enoch, who was taken by God without seeing death.
Key Events
Became father of Enoch(Genesis 5:18)
Death(Genesis 5:20)
Names & Labels (1)
Jeredproper name
- Hebrew
- יֶרֶד
- Transliteration
- yered
- Meaning
- rose; servant
- Greek
- Ιαρεδ
- Reference
- 1CH 4:18
- Strong's
- H3382
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jered in the Bible?
Jered is described in the Bible as son of Mered and "his Jewish wife" (1CH 4:18). Jered belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Jered mean?
The name Jered means “ruling; coming down” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.