Genesis 4:19
“And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Adah bare Jabal,.... According to Hillerus (m), this name, and Jubal and Tubal, after mentioned, all signify a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 4:17-24
- XIX. The Line of Cain 17. חניך chenôk, Chanok, “initiation, instruction.” 18. עירד ‛ı̂yrād, ‘Irad, “fleet as the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Lamech took - two wives - He was the first who dared to reverse the order of God by introducing polygamy; and from him…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 4:19-22
We have here some particulars concerning Lamech, the seventh from Adam in the line of Cain. Observe,
I. His marrying two…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Lamech The seventh of the Cainite line has three sons, as Noah, the tenth of the Sethite line, has three sons.
two wives…
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