imageצֶלֶם
tselem · Hebrew Noun
The representative or visible representation of an original. Being made in God's image implies humans are created to be God's representatives, possessing intellectual, moral, and spiritual capacities that reflect His nature.
Sethשֵׁת
Sheth · Hebrew Proper Noun
Name meaning 'appointed' or 'placed.' He is identified as the descendant who carries the line of promise and the hope of the promised offspring of the woman.
diedמוּת
muth · Hebrew Verb
The cessation of physical life. In Scripture, it is a consequence of the Fall and original sin, representing the separation of the soul from the body.
fatheredיָלַד
yalad · Hebrew Verb
A common Hebrew term referring to the male biological progenitor of an individual or lineage; it emphasizes the transmission of life and the continuity of the genealogical line.
daysיוֹם
yom · Hebrew Noun
A term used to describe the entire duration of a person’s existence on earth, often emphasizing the finite nature of human life under the consequences of the Fall.
diedמוּת
muth · Hebrew Verb
The cessation of physical life, which in the biblical narrative entered the world as a consequence of sin, marking the separation of the soul/spirit from the physical body.
daysיָמִים
yamim · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term referring to the span of a person's life or a specific era of history, often emphasizing that time is under God's sovereignty and finite for humanity.
Enoshאֱנוֹשׁ
Enosh · Hebrew Proper Noun
A primary descendant of Seth; his name literally means "man" or "mortal," highlighting the fragile and finite nature of human existence apart from God.
diedמוּת
mut · Hebrew Verb
The cessation of physical life on earth, which, in the biblical narrative, is universally experienced by humanity as a consequence of the Fall (Genesis 3).
Kenanקֵינָן
Qeynan · Hebrew Proper Noun
A descendant of Seth; the name is often associated with the concept of a "possession" or "fixed" individual, marking the continuity of the godly line.
fatheredיָלַד
yalad · Hebrew Verb
The act of bringing forth biological offspring; in the Genesis genealogies, it signifies the preservation of the covenantal line and the fulfillment of the creation mandate to "be fruitful and multiply."
Mahalalelמַהֲלַלְאֵל
Mahalalel · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "praise of God" or "God shines," identifying a member of the antediluvian line who carried the godly heritage.
sons and daughtersבֵּן / בַּת
ben / bath · Hebrew Noun
Male or female biological descendants; in Genesis, they represent the expansion of the human race and the continuation of the family unit.
Jaredיֶרֶד
Yered · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name derived from the root meaning "to descend," referring to a member of the Sethite line; historically significant in tradition as the father of Enoch.
fatheredוַיּוֹלֶד
way-yō-leḏ · Hebrew Verb
Refers to the biological act of bringing children into the world, often signifying the continuation of a lineage or the covenantal promise of offspring in the biblical narrative.
daysיָמִים
yā-mîm · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term for a person's duration of life on earth; metaphorically, it often denotes a period of divine assignment, opportunity for service, or an era of history within God's sovereignty.
diedוַיָּמֹת
way-yā-mōṯ · Hebrew Verb
The cessation of biological life, which in the biblical worldview is a consequence of the Fall (sin), marking the transition from temporal earthly existence to an eternal state in the presence of God or separation from Him.
livedאִישׁ
ish · Hebrew Noun
A term used in Hebrew for a male descendant, or more generally, a human being. It carries the weight of human existence, mortality, and the lineage of Adam.
fatheredיָלַד
yalad · Hebrew Verb
To bring forth offspring, signifying the continuation of the human lineage and the fulfillment of the mandate to be fruitful and multiply.
walked with Godהָלַךְ אֶת הָאֱלֹהִים
halak et ha-Elohim · Hebrew Verb Phrase
A theological expression describing a lifestyle of intimate fellowship, obedience, and alignment with the will of God. It implies walking in agreement and close communion with the Creator.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Noun
The Supreme Being, the Creator and Sustainer of all things. In this context, it emphasizes God's personal relationship with man and His sovereign authority over life and death.
all the daysכָּל־יְמֵי
kol-yemei · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A phrase indicating the complete span of a person's life on earth as determined by the sovereign providence of God.
Thusוַיְהִי
wayehi · Hebrew Conjunction/Verb Phrase
A statement of transition or conclusion, often used to sum up a person's life or history before moving to the next subject.
he was notאֶיִן
ayin · Hebrew Noun/Particle
A state of non-existence or physical absence from the realm of the living; in this specific context, it refers to Enoch's departure from the earthly sphere.
took himלָקַח
laqach · Hebrew Verb
The act of God intervening to remove a person from the present world, signifying a supernatural translation or direct transition into His presence without experiencing physical death.
sonבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A male offspring born to a father, representing the continuation of a lineage or covenant line in the biblical narrative. In the genealogy of Genesis 5, it signifies the preservation of the seed through which the messianic promise eventually flows.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His self-existence, faithfulness, and redemptive relationship with His people. It signifies the One who enters into history to interact with, judge, and save humanity.
cursedאָרַר
arar · Hebrew Verb
A divine pronouncement of judgment or separation from God’s favor, typically resulting in difficulty, suffering, or death. In the context of the Fall, it describes the futility and frustration introduced into the physical world and human labor because of sin.
reliefנָחַם
nacham · Hebrew Verb
To bring comfort, rest, or consolation to someone in the midst of distress or labor. It implies a cessation from hardship or a renewal of strength brought about by divine intervention.
painful toilעִצָּבוֹן
itsabon · Hebrew Noun
Labor or work that is characterized by sorrow, frustration, or great physical and mental effort. It is often associated with the consequences of the Fall, describing the burden of sustaining life in a fallen creation.
daysיָמִים
yamim · Hebrew Noun
A period of time usually denoting the duration of a human life; in genealogies, it signifies the mortal span appointed by God. In biblical contexts, it often emphasizes the reality of human mortality following the Fall.
diedמות
muth · Hebrew Verb
The termination of earthly life; a consequence of sin that entered the world after the Fall. In the patriarchal narratives, it marks the definitive end of an individual's participation in the covenantal history.
fatheredיָלַד
yalad · Hebrew Verb
To beget, bring forth, or act as the progenitor of offspring. It is a central term in biblical genealogies, tracing the continuation of the human line and, specifically in Genesis, the preservation of the godly seed.