Bible Dictionary

Zillah

People & Groups • Old Testament

One of Lamech’s wives and the mother of Tubal-cain in the line of Cain.

Definition

Zillah was one of Lamech’s wives in the line of Cain. She was the mother of Tubal-cain.

Zillah is named in Genesis 4:19 and 4:22 in the genealogy of Cain and in the account of Lamech’s family.

The name is possibly connected with a word meaning “shadow” or “shade.”

Genesis 4:19 Genesis 4:22

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Shadow, one of the wives of Lamech, of the line of Cain, and mother of Tubal-cain (Gen. 4:19, 22).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(shade). [Lamech]

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>zil'-a (tsillah; Sella): One of Lamech's wives (Ge 4:19,22,23). The name is perhaps connected with tsel, "shadow."</p>