Enoch חֲנוֹךְ
A righteous man who walked with God.
Who is Enoch in the Bible?
Enoch was the son of Jared and a righteous man in the genealogy of Seth who lived approximately 365 years and distinguished himself through his exceptional faithfulness and close relationship with God (Genesis 5:18-24). Unlike other patriarchs in the biblical genealogy, Enoch did not experience death but was taken directly by God into His presence, an extraordinary event that set him apart from all other humans except Elijah (Genesis 5:24). The New Testament references Enoch's life as a powerful example of faith and divine favor, indicating his significance extended beyond his time (Hebrews 11:5). His story demonstrates the spiritual reward of walking faithfully with God and holds unique theological importance as one of only two people in Scripture recorded as being taken to heaven without experiencing death.
Biography
Enoch, the son of Jared, is a significant figure in the genealogy of the righteous line of Seth (Gen.5.18,19). He is described as a man who walked with God, indicating his close relationship and faithfulness to the Creator (Gen.5.22,24). Enoch's life is characterized by his exceptional piety and devotion, which sets him apart from the other individuals in the genealogy. The text states that Enoch lived a total of 365 years (Gen.5.23), which is notably shorter than the lifespans of the other patriarchs mentioned in the genealogy. The most remarkable aspect of Enoch's life is that he did not experience death; instead, God took him directly into His presence (Gen.5.24). This event is later referenced in the New Testament as an example of faith and divine favor (Heb.11.5). Enoch is also mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, linking him to the Messianic lineage (Luk.3.37). In the book of Jude, Enoch is described as a prophet who spoke about the judgment of the ungodly (Jud.1.14), indicating that he had a role in proclaiming God's message to his generation. Enoch's life serves as an example of a faithful servant of God who maintained a close relationship with Him in the midst of a world that was increasingly distant from the Creator.
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In Scripture
5 biblical books ; 4 with study contentGenesis 5 verses
- Genesis 5:18
"When Jared was 162 years old, he became the father of Enoch."
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"And after he had become the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters."
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"When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah."
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"And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 5:23
"So Enoch lived a total of 365 years."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:3
"Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah."
Luke 1 verse
- Luke 3:37
"the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,"
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Hebrews 1 verse
- Hebrews 11:5
"By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God."
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Jude 1 verse
- Jude 1:14
"Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲנוֹךְ | ḥănwōkĕ | Chanok , an antediluvian patriach |
| Greek | Greek | Ἐνώχ | — | — |