Bible Dictionary
Irad
Irad was the son of Enoch, grandson of Cain, and father of Mehujael in the genealogy before the Flood.
Definition
Irad was the son of Enoch, grandson of Cain, and father of Mehujael. He appears in the genealogy of the generations before the Flood.
Biblical Usage
Irad is named in the genealogical record descended from Cain.
Historical Background
He is identified as an antediluvian patriarch, meaning that he belonged to the generations before the Flood.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Runner; wild ass, one of the antediluvian patriarchs, the father of Mehujael (Gen. 4:18), and grandson of Cain.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fleet), son of Enoch; grandson of Cain, and father of Mehujael. (Genesis 4:18)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>i'-rad (`iradh; Septuagint Gaidad): Grandson of Cain and son of Enoch (Ge 4:18).</p>