Bible Verses About "Who Was Lamech in the Bible"
There were two Lamechs in Genesis: Lamech of Cain's line, a violent polygamist and boastful murderer, and Lamech of Seth's line, the father of Noah.
There were two Lamechs in Genesis: Lamech of Cain's line, a violent polygamist and boastful murderer, and Lamech of Seth's line, the father of Noah.
"And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold." — Genesis 4:23-24 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Lamech in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold."
"And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son: And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed."
"And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah."
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