Enosh אֱנוֹשׁ
Son of Seth, during whose time people called on the Lord's name.
Who is Enosh in the Bible?
Enosh was the son of Seth and grandson of Adam, appearing in the genealogy of the righteous line described in Genesis 5:6-11. He was born when Seth was 105 years old and lived 905 years, consistent with the extended lifespans of the pre-flood patriarchs. During Enosh's lifetime, a significant spiritual shift occurred, as Genesis 4:26 indicates that people began to call upon the name of the Lord. This marks an important moment in biblical history, suggesting a turn toward formal worship and public invocation of God's name, possibly as a response to the growing wickedness in the world. Enosh's generation represents a foundational development in humanity's faith and religious practice in the early biblical narrative.
Biography
Enosh, the son of Seth and grandson of Adam, is mentioned in the genealogy of the righteous line (Gen.5.6,7). He was born when Seth was 105 years old and lived a total of 905 years (Gen.5.6,11). Enosh's birth is significant because it marks a turning point in human history. The text states that during his time, people began to call upon the name of the Lord (Gen.4.26). This suggests a shift towards the public worship and invocation of God's name, possibly in response to the increasing wickedness and violence in the world. The beginning of this religious practice is attributed to the time of Enosh, highlighting his influence and the importance of his generation in the development of faith. Enosh's long life is consistent with the extended lifespans of the pre-flood patriarchs, and his descendants continued the righteous lineage (Gen.5.9,10). He is also mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, connecting him to the Messianic line (Luk.3.38). Enosh's legacy lies in the establishment of public worship and the recognition of the need for a relationship with God in the face of a fallen world.
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In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 2 with study contentGenesis 5 verses
- Genesis 4:26
"And to Seth also a son was born, and he called him Enosh. At that time men began to call upon the name of the LORD."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 5:6
"When Seth was 105 years old, he became the father of Enosh."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 5:7
"And after he had become the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 5:9
"When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 5:10
"And after he had become the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:1
"Adam, Seth, Enosh,"
Luke 1 verse
- Luke 3:38
"the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱנוֹשׁ |
| Greek | Greek | Ἐνώς |