Bible Dictionary
Enoch
Enoch refers to two men in Genesis: Cain’s eldest son, after whom Cain named a city, and the son of Jared, who descended through Seth. The latter “walked with God” and was taken by God without experiencing ordinary death.
Biblical Usage
The Enoch descended from Seth “walked with God” and was taken by God without tasting ordinary death. He is presented as an example of faith and is mentioned as prophesying. Cain’s Enoch is associated with the first city named in Scripture.
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