Man living at the time before the Flood
Enoch, the son of Jared, walked with God and was taken by Him without experiencing death.
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Also known as Henoch
Enoch, the son of Jared, is a significant figure in the genealogy of the righteous line of Seth (Gen.5.18,19). He is described as a man who walked with God, indicating his close relationship and faithfulness to the Creator (Gen.5.22,24). Enoch's life is characterized by his exceptional piety and devotion, which sets him apart from the other individuals in the genealogy. The text states that Enoch lived a total of 365 years (Gen.5.23), which is notably shorter than the lifespans of the other patriarchs mentioned in the genealogy. The most remarkable aspect of Enoch's life is that he did not experience death; instead, God took him directly into His presence (Gen.5.24). This event is later referenced in the New Testament as an example of faith and divine favor (Heb.11.5). Enoch is also mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, linking him to the Messianic lineage (Luk.3.37). In the book of Jude, Enoch is described as a prophet who spoke about the judgment of the ungodly (Jud.1.14), indicating that he had a role in proclaiming God's message to his generation. Enoch's life serves as an example of a faithful servant of God who maintained a close relationship with Him in the midst of a world that was increasingly distant from the Creator.
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10 verses in 5 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2585
When Jared was 162 years old, he became the father of Enoch.
And after he had become the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters.
When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah.
And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
So Enoch lived a total of 365 years.
Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God had taken him away.
Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah.
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,
By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.
Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones
Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.