Naamah נַעֲמָה
Daughter of Lamech and Zillah, sister of Tubal-cain.
Who is Naamah in the Bible?
Naamah was the daughter of Lamech and Zillah, and sister of Tubal-cain, mentioned in Genesis 4:22 within the genealogy of Cain. She lived in the antediluvian period and was part of a family known for both craftsmanship and violence, as her brother Tubal-cain was skilled in bronze and iron work while her father Lamech was portrayed as a powerful and vengeful man. Some Jewish and Christian traditions identify her as the wife of Noah, though this connection is not explicitly stated in Scripture. Her inclusion in the biblical genealogy is notable since women are rarely named in such lists, suggesting she held some significance in the ancient narrative, though the Bible provides no further details about her life or character.
Biography
Naamah is mentioned in Gen.4.22 as the daughter of Lamech and his wife Zillah, and the sister of Tubal-cain. In some traditions she became the wife of Noah. She appears in the genealogy of Cain, which traces the descendants of Adam and Eve's firstborn son.
In the context of the passage, Lamech is portrayed as a powerful and violent man, known for his polygamy and his boastful speech about his acts of vengeance (Gen.4.19-24). Naamah's brother, Tubal-cain, is described as a craftsman skilled in making tools of bronze and iron.
The mention of Naamah in this genealogy is unusual, as women are rarely named in such lists unless they play a significant role in the narrative. However, no further details are provided about Naamah's life, character, or accomplishments.
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Siblings
- Jabal Early PatriarchSon of LamechSon of Lamech; father of nomadic herdsmen.View full profile →
- Jubal Early PatriarchSon of LamechFather of musicians who play the lyre and pipeView full profile →
- Tubal-cain Early PatriarchSon of LamechDescendant of Cain, first metalworkerView full profile →
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In Scripture
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- Genesis 4:22
"And Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, a forger of every implement of bronze and iron. And the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נַעֲמָה |