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Methuselah
Methuselah in the Bible — son of Enoch (GEN 5:21). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Biography
The son of Enoch and grandfather of Noah, Methuselah lived longer than any other person recorded in Scripture: 969 years. His name possibly means 'when he dies, it shall come,' and indeed, the Flood came in the year of his death. He represents God's patience and longsuffering before judgment.
Significance
Methuselah's extraordinary lifespan demonstrates God's patience in delaying judgment. His death in the year of the Flood shows God's mercy in waiting.
Key Events
Born to Enoch(Genesis 5:21)
Birth of Lamech(Genesis 5:25)
Death (year of the Flood)(Genesis 5:27)
Names & Labels (1)
Methuselahproper name
- Hebrew
- מְתוּשֶׁ֔לַח
- Transliteration
- mətuselah
- Meaning
- man of the javelin
- Greek
- Μαθουσαλα
- Reference
- GEN 5:21
- Strong's
- H4968
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Methuselah in the Bible?
Methuselah is described in the Bible as son of Enoch (GEN 5:21).