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Zillah
Zillah in the Bible — wife of Lamech (GEN 4:19). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “shadow; the tingling of the ear”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Biography
The second wife of Lamech and mother of Tubal-cain, who forged implements of bronze and iron, and his sister Naamah. Zillah's family represents the advancement of metalworking technology in the pre-flood world.
Significance
Through Tubal-cain, Zillah's lineage contributed to technological advancement in metalworking, demonstrating human ingenuity even in a fallen world.
Key Events
Bore Tubal-cain, forger of bronze and iron(Genesis 4:22)
Bore Naamah(Genesis 4:22)
Names & Labels (1)
Zillahproper name
- Hebrew
- צִלָּה
- Transliteration
- tsilah
- Meaning
- [G-d is my] shadow, i.e., protection
- Greek
- Σελλα
- Reference
- GEN 4:19
- Strong's
- H6741
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zillah in the Bible?
Zillah is described in the Bible as wife of Lamech (GEN 4:19).
What does the name Zillah mean?
The name Zillah means “shadow; the tingling of the ear” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.