The story of Enoch
Enoch was a biblical figure who is best known for being the father of Methuselah and the great-grandfather of Noah. He was the son of Jared and the father of Methuselah, and the great-grandfather of Noah. He is mentioned in the Book of Genesis, the Book of Jubilees, and the Book of Enoch. Enoch is known for his righteousness and his close relationship with God. He is said to have "walked with God" and to have been taken up to heaven without dying. He is also said to have been the recipient of a vision of the future, which he wrote down in the Book of Enoch. Enoch is also known for his role in the transmission of knowledge from the antediluvian world to the post-diluvian world. He is said to have passed on the knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, and other sciences to his son Methuselah, who in turn passed it on to his son Noah. Enoch is also known for his role in the transmission of the knowledge of the coming of the Messiah. He is said to have prophesied the coming of the Messiah and to have written about it in the Book of Enoch. Enoch is an important figure in the Bible and is remembered for his righteousness, his close relationship with God, and his role in the transmission of knowledge and prophecy.
Name meaning
The name Enoch has its origins in Hebrew, and it is most commonly associated with a biblical figure from the Old Testament. In Hebrew, Enoch is spelled חֲנוֹךְ (Chanokh), and it means "dedicated" or "trained." Enoch is particularly noted in the Bible for being a righteous man who "walked with God," and he is unique in that he did not die but was taken by God. This has often been interpreted as Enoch being a figure of faith and piety, serving as an exemplar of dedication to God. The story of Enoch can be found in the Book of Genesis, and he is also a prominent figure in various religious and mythological texts, including the apocryphal Book of Enoch.
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Prophet
First mention
Genesis 4:17
Appearances in the Bible
13 mentions
In Hebrew
חנוך