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What Does the Bible Say About Lamech?

9 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Lamech in the Bible

Discover 9 Bible verses about lamech. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on lamech, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 9 Verses About Lamech

  1. 1
    Genesis 4:18
    And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. Lamech: Heb. Lemech
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 4:19
    And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 4:20
    And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Genesis 4:21
    And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Genesis 4:22
    And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah. instructer: Heb. whetter
    KJV
  6. 6
    Genesis 4:23
    And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. I have: or, I would slay a man in my wound, etc to my hurt: or, in my hurt
    KJV
  7. 7
    Genesis 4:24
    If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Genesis 5:25
    And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:
    KJV
  9. 9
    Luke 3:36
    Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,
    KJV

Subtopics of Lamech

1. Father of Jabal, Jubal, and Tubal-Cain
2. Son of Methuselah, and father of Noah, lived for seven-hundred and seventy-seven years
Ancestor of Jesus

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Lamech? (8 Verses)

And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. Lamech: Heb. Lemech
And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.
And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.
And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah. instructer: Heb. whetter
And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. I have: or, I would slay a man in my wound, etc to my hurt: or, in my hurt
If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Lamech? (1 Verses)

Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Lamech

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about lamech. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about lamech and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about lamech is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on lamech needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about lamech with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about lamech, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about lamech?
Discover 9 Bible verses about lamech. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on lamech, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 9 key verses about lamech spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about lamech are there?
There are 9 key Bible verses about lamech compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about lamech?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about lamech is Genesis 4:18 — "And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. Lamech: Heb. Lemech"
Where in the Bible does it talk about lamech?
Lamech is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 9 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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