Methusael
מְתוּשָׁאֵל/meh-THOO-say-el/
“Man who is from God”
Summary
Methusael was a descendant of Cain who served as the father of Lamech in the pre-flood patriarchal line.
☩Identity and Lineage
Methusael was the son of Mehujael and the father of Lamech in the genealogy of Cain recorded in Genesis. His name means 'man who is from God' or 'man of God.' He represents the fourth generation from Cain, continuing the line that developed early civilization but departed from righteousness. The resemblance of his name to Methuselah of Seth's line has led some to speculate about the relationship between the two genealogies, though the names have different meanings and the individuals are clearly distinct.
Key verses:Genesis 4:18
Related Verses1 mention
Genesis· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Methusael," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Methusael," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 3.George Morrish, "Methusael," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).