Topical Encyclopedia
Introduction:Enos, also spelled Enosh, is a significant figure in the genealogical records of the Bible, particularly in the Book of Genesis. He is recognized as the grandson of Adam and Eve, the first humans created by God, and the son of Seth. Enos is noted for his role in the early generations of humanity and is often associated with the beginnings of public worship of the LORD.
Biblical References:Enos is mentioned in several key passages within the Bible. The primary references to Enos are found in
Genesis 4:26,
Genesis 5:6-11, and
1 Chronicles 1:1. Additionally, he is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, specifically in
Luke 3:38.
Genesis 4:26 :"To Seth also a son was born, and he called him Enosh. At that time men began to call upon the name of the LORD."
This verse highlights a pivotal moment in biblical history, marking the beginning of a more formalized worship of God. The birth of Enos is associated with a spiritual awakening or revival, where people began to invoke the name of the LORD in a communal or public manner.
Genesis 5:6-11 :"When Seth was 105 years old, he became the father of Enosh. And after he had become the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters. So Seth lived a total of 912 years, and then he died. When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan. And after he had become the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters. So Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died."
This genealogical account provides insight into the longevity of the antediluvian patriarchs and situates Enos within the broader narrative of early human history. Enos's lifespan and his role as the father of Kenan are noted, emphasizing the continuation of the godly line from Adam through Seth.
1 Chronicles 1:1 :"Adam, Seth, Enosh,"
In this genealogical listing, Enos is mentioned as part of the lineage that traces the origins of humanity from Adam. This brief mention underscores his place in the ancestral line leading to the nation of Israel and ultimately to Jesus Christ.
Luke 3:38 :"the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God."
In the genealogy of Jesus presented in the Gospel of Luke, Enos is included as an ancestor of Christ. This connection highlights the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through the lineage of Adam, Seth, and Enos, culminating in the birth of Jesus, the Savior.
Theological Significance:Enos's life and the events surrounding his time are significant for several reasons. First, his era marks a turning point in the spiritual life of early humanity, as people began to call upon the name of the LORD. This suggests a movement towards organized worship and a collective acknowledgment of God's sovereignty.
Second, Enos's inclusion in the genealogies of both the Old and New Testaments underscores the continuity of God's covenantal promises. Through Enos, the line of Seth is preserved, leading to the eventual birth of Jesus Christ, who fulfills the promise of redemption for all humanity.
Conclusion:Enos stands as a testament to the early faith and devotion of humanity towards God. His life and legacy are integral to understanding the unfolding of God's plan throughout biblical history.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Enosmortal man; sick; despaired of; forgetful
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Enos(mortal man), the son of Seth, (Genesis 4:26;5:6,7,9,10,11;Luke 3:38) properlyENOSH, as in (1 Chronicles 1:1)
ATS Bible Dictionary
EnosThe grandson of Adam. He lived nine hundred and five years. Adam, Seth, and Enoch died before him; and Noah was contemporary with him eighty-four years,Genesis 4:26; 5:6-11;Luke 3:38. In his days "began men to call upon the name of the Lord" in organized and systematic public worship; then began men to call themselves by the name of the Lord; that is, for the purpose of marking the distinction between men of God and the ungodly.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Man the son of Seth, and grandson of Adam (
Genesis 5:6-11;
Luke 3:38). He lived nine hundred and five years. In his time "men began to call upon the name of the Lord" (
Genesis 4:26), meaning either (1) then began men to call themselves by the name of the Lord (marg.) i.e., to distinguish themselves thereby from idolaters; or (2) then men in some public and earnest way began to call upon the Lord, indicating a time of spiritual revival.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ENOS; ENOSHe'-nos, e'-nosh ('enosh, "mortal"; 'Enos):
In the New Testament (the Revised Version (British and American) and the King James Version) and the Old Testament (the King James Version except1 Chronicles 1:1), the form is Enos; in the Old Testament (the Revised Version (British and American) and1 Chronicles 1:1 the King James Version), the form is Enosh. The son of Seth and grandson of Adam (Genesis 4:26;Genesis 5:61 Chronicles 1:1Luke 3:38). Enosh denotes man as frail and mortal. With Enosh a new religious development began, for "then began men to call upon the name of Yahweh" (Genesis 4:26). There seems to be an implied contrast toGenesis 4:17 which records a development in another department of life, represented by Enoch the son of Cain.
S. F. Hunter
Greek
1800.Enos -- Enosh, an antediluvian... 1799, 1800.
Enos. 1801 .
... Word Origin of Hebrew origin Enosh Definition
Enosh, an antediluvian NASB Word Usage Enosh (1).
Enos.
...1763. eniautos -- a cycle of time, a year
... year. Prolongation from a primaryenos (a year); a year -- year. (eniauton) -- 8
Occurrences. (eniautou) -- 4 Occurrences. (eniautous) -- 2 Occurrences....
1520. heis -- one
... see GREEK mia. see GREEK oudeis. (ena) -- 42 Occurrences. (eni) -- 28 Occurrences.
(enos) -- 33 Occurrences. (mia) -- 35 Occurrences. (mian) -- 36 Occurrences....
Strong's Hebrew
583. Enosh -- "man," a son of Seth... Enosh (7).
Enos. The same as 'enowsh; Enosh, a son of Seth; --
Enos. see HEBREW
'enowsh. 582, 583. Enosh. 584 . Strong's Numbers.
Library
The Significance of Abel, Seth, andEnos to Christ and his Body...
... Book XV. Chapter 18."The Significance of Abel, Seth, andEnos to Christ
and His Body the Church. "And to Seth," it is said, "there...
Fragment iii. Adam, when 230 Years Old, Begets Seth; and after...
... Seth, when 205 years old, begotEnos; from Adam therefore to the birth ofEnos there
are 435 years in all.Enos, when 190 years old, begets Cainan....
Concerning the Flood; and after what Manner Noah was Saved in an...
... he was the son of Enoch, the son of Jared; and Jared was the son of Malaleel, who,
with many of his sisters, were the children of Cainan, the son ofEnos....
Of the Opinion of those who do not Believe that in These Primitive...
... as they suppose, Adam was twenty-three years of age when he begat Seth, and Seth
himself was twenty years and six months old when his sonEnos was born, though...
The World was Created by God Nearly Six Thousand Years Ago...
... Seth begatEnos,Enos Cainan, Cainan Malaleel, Malaleel Jared, and Jared Enoch,
who on account of his righteousness is said to have been translated by God....
The Answer to the Question Raised.
... kindred descended from the wicked Cain, as the difference of the genealogy very
clearly tells us, where it says: "Adam begat Seth, Seth begatEnos,Enos begat...
Of the Two Fathers and Leaders who Sprang from one Progenitor.
... Further, Seth signifies "resurrection," andEnos his son signifies "man," not as
Adam, which also signifies man, but is used in Hebrew indifferently for man...
Why it is That, as Soon as Cain's Son Enoch Has Been Named, the...
... It is That, as Soon as Cain's Son Enoch Has Been Named, the Genealogy is Forthwith
Continued as Far as the Deluge, While After the Mention ofEnos, Seth's Son...
Appendix ii. Philo of Alexandria and Rabbinic Theology.
... Patriarchs represented this threefold mode of reaching the supersensuous: Abraham,
study; Jacob, practice; Isaac, a good disposition; whileEnos, Enoch, and...
The Ancestral Home
... The roots of the Talmage genealogical tree may be traced back to the year 1630,
whenEnos and Thomas Talmage, the progenitors of the Talmage family in North...
Thesaurus
Enos (7 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
ENOS; ENOSH. e'-nos, e'-nosh
... of Cain. SF Hunter.
Multi-Version Concordance
Enos (7 Occurrences). Luke 3
...Enosh (8 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible EncyclopediaENOS; ENOSH. e'-nos, e'-nosh ('enosh,
"mortal"; 'Enos): In the New Testament (the Revised Version...
Begetteth (52 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Genesis 5:6 And Seth liveth an hundred and five years, and begettethEnos.
(YLT).... (YLT). Genesis 5:9 AndEnos liveth ninety years, and begetteth Cainan....
Cainan (8 Occurrences)
... Possession; smith. (1.) The fourth antediluvian patriarch, the eldest son ofEnos....
Genesis 5:9 AndEnos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan: (KJV DBY WBS YLT)....
Begetting (20 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Genesis 5:7 And Seth liveth after his begettingEnos eight hundred
and seven years, and begetteth sons and daughters. (YLT)....
Enormous (5 Occurrences)
Dieth (192 Occurrences)
... years, and he dieth. (YLT). Genesis 5:11 And all the days ofEnos are nine
hundred and five years, and he dieth. (YLT). Genesis 5:14...
Seth (9 Occurrences)
... Seth (9 Occurrences). Luke 3:38 the son ofEnos, the son of Seth, the son of Adam,
the son of God. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)....
Calleth (261 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Genesis 4:26 And to Seth, to him also a son hath been born, and he calleth
his nameEnos; then a beginning was made of preaching in the name of Jehovah....
Beginning (187 Occurrences)
... Genesis 4:26 And to Seth, to him also a son hath been born, and he calleth his name
Enos; then a beginning was made of preaching in the name of Jehovah. (YLT)....
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