Lamech

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Definition

Lamech was the name of two men mentioned in the book of Genesis.

The first Lamech mentioned was a descendant of Cain. He boasted to his two wives that he had killed a man for injuring him.
The second Lamech was a descendant of Seth. He was also the father of Noah.

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(See also: Cain, Noah, Seth)

Bible References

Genesis 4:18-19
Genesis 4:24
Genesis 5:25
Genesis 5:29
Genesis 5:31
Luke 3:36

Word Data

Strong’s: H3929, G29840

In other dictionaries

Read “Lamech” in the 4 dictionaries

LamechEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
LamechInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
LamechSmith’s Bible Dictionary
LamechDictionnaire de la Bible
LamechDictionnaire historique et critique de la Bible

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