Genesis 4:26
“And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 4:25-26
- XX. Sheth 25. שׁת shēt, Sheth, “placed, put.” 26. אנישׁ 'enôsh, Enosh, “man, sickly.” בשׁם קרא qero' beshēm means,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then began men to call upon the name of the Lord - The marginal reading is, Then began men to call themselves by the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 4:25-26
This is the first mention of Adam in the story of this chapter. No question, the murder of Abel, and the impenitence and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Enosh This word, used in Hebrew poetry, means "man," and is thus to be compared with Adam.
then began men In the Hebrew…
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