Irad עִירָד
Descendant of Cain; father of Mehujael.
Who is Irad in the Bible?
Irad was a descendant of Cain mentioned in Genesis 4:18, representing the fourth generation after Cain himself. He was the son of Enoch and the father of Mehujael, appearing in the genealogical line that eventually leads to Lamech. The Bible provides no details about Irad's life, character, or deeds, only his place in Cain's family tree. His name possibly means "fleet" or "wild ass" in Hebrew. Irad's significance lies primarily in his role as a link in the genealogy of humanity's first murderer, helping to trace the line of Cain through the antediluvian world.
Biography
Irad is mentioned in the genealogy of Cain's descendants in Gen.4.18. He was the son of Enoch and the father of Mehujael. Irad represents the fourth generation after Cain. The passage traces the line of Cain down to Lamech. No other details are provided about Irad's life or character. His name may mean "fleet" or "wild ass" in Hebrew.
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In Scripture
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- Genesis 4:18
"Now to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methusael, and Methusael was the father of Lamech."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עִירָד | Irad , an antediluvian |