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Enosh
Enosh
אֱנוֹשׁ Ἐνώς e.nosh
Enosh (Hebrew: אֱנוֹשׁ, e.nosh) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears in 8 verses across 3 books of the Bible. In 2018 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Appears with Adam in 1 Chronicles 1.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Enosh
son of Seth; father of Kenan
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 8 across 3 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Both
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 2018 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2018 | 5 | Steady |
| All-time total | 17 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 7 in 2006 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 4:26 |
| Last appears | Luke 3:38 |
| Cross-references | 50 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Seth co-occurrence Appears with Seth in Genesis 5.
- Kenan co-occurrence Appears with Kenan in Genesis 5.
- Adam co-occurrence Appears with Adam in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Irad co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Irad.
- Jabal co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Jabal.
- Mehujael co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Mehujael.
- Jubal co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Jubal.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.4.26;
son of: Seth (H8352);
father of: Kenan (H7018); also called Enos at Luk.3.38;
Also named: Enōs (Ἐνώς "Enos" G1800)
§ Enos = "man"
son of Seth
Enosh was the son of Seth, and during his time people began to call upon the name of the Lord.
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Enosh appears in 8 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the Lord.
Genesis 4:26 -
And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:
Genesis 5:6 -
And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:
Genesis 5:7 -
And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan:
Genesis 5:9 -
And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:
Genesis 5:10
Show all 8 references
Genesis (6)
- Genesis 4:26
- Genesis 5:6
- Genesis 5:7
- Genesis 5:9
- Genesis 5:10
- Genesis 5:11
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 1:1
Luke (1)
- Luke 3:38