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To Enoch was born Irad. Irad became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. Methushael became the father of Lamech.
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Two Paths, One Family
Commentators highlight a fascinating contrast between the genealogy of Cain (Genesis 4) and that of Seth (Genesis 5). While some names sound similar (Enoch, Lamech), their meanings and the stories attached to them reveal two diverging spiritual paths. Cain's descendants are associated with city-building and worldly innovation, while Seth's line is characterized by calling on the name of the Lord, illustrating how humanity quickly divided into those seeking satisfaction on earth and those seeking God.
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18th Century
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19th Century
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Unto Enoch was born Irad. —Cain was building a city, ‘Ir, and this probably suggested the name ‘Irad. I…
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Reformed Baptist
And unto Enoch was born Irad But of neither of them is any other mention made, either in sacred or profane history; …
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Cain cast off all fear of God, and no longer attended God's ordinances. Hypocrites who profess faith, who dissemble and trifle with God, are justly…
