Bible Dictionary

Enoch

A Hebrew proper name meaning "dedicated" or "trained."

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

120 of 368

Letter

E

Meaning

A Hebrew proper name meaning "dedicated" or "trained."

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 4:17
  • Genesis 5:18-24
  • 1 Chronicles 1:3
  • Luke 3:37
  • Hebrews 11:5
  • Jude 1:14-15

Original Language

Hebrew

חֲנוֹךְ

chanok

dedicated; trained

Greek

Ἐνώχ

Enōch

Enoch

Meaning

Enoch is a Hebrew proper name meaning “dedicated” or “trained.”

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, one person named Enoch was a descendant of Seth who walked with God.

Genesis also mentions another person named Enoch, the son of Cain.

Enoch is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments.

Key References

  • Genesis 4:17
  • Genesis 5:18-24
  • 1 Chronicles 1:3
  • Luke 3:37
  • Hebrews 11:5
  • Jude 1:14-15
  • Seth
  • Noah
  • Genealogy
  • Walk

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 4:17
  • Genesis 5:18-24
  • 1 Chronicles 1:3
  • Luke 3:37
  • Hebrews 11:5
  • Jude 1:14-15

Related Terms

seth noah genealogy walk

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