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Irad

עִירָד/EYE-rad/

“Fugitive, or fleet”

Summary

A descendant of Cain and son of Enoch in the genealogy of Genesis 4.

☩Identity

Irad was the son of Enoch (not the Enoch who walked with God) and grandson of Cain. He was the father of Mehujael. This genealogy traces Cain's line through several generations before culminating in Lamech and his sons.

Key verses:Genesis 4:18

Related Verses1 mention

Genesis· 1 verse

4:18

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Irad," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).