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Zillah

Pronounced ZIL-uh

girl

✓ In the King James Bible (spelled Silla) — Yes — Zillah (spelled Silla in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 4:22.

Meaning: "Shadow; Shade; Protection"
Origin: Hebrew

Zillah means "shadow" or "shade" in Hebrew. She was one of Lamech's two wives in the line of Cain — one of the first women named in the Bible after Eve. Zillah was the mother of Tubal-cain, described as "an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron," and his sister Naamah. Zillah's family represents a line of cultural innovation — her son pioneered metalworking, a skill that transformed human civilization. Despite belonging to the line of Cain, her descendants contributed to human advancement in technology and craftsmanship. The meaning of Zillah's name — "shadow" or "shade" — evokes protection and refuge. In a world growing increasingly violent under the line of Cain, Zillah's name whispers of the covering and protection that only God can provide.

Spiritual meaning

Zillah's name — 'shadow' — reminds us of Psalm 91: 'He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.' True protection is found in God's sheltering presence.

Related verses (KJV)

"And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah."
Genesis 4:22 (KJV) →
"And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah."
Genesis 4:19 (KJV) →

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