Lexicon Mathousala: Methuselah Original Word: Μαθουσαλά Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mathusala. Of Hebrew origin (Mthuwshelach); Mathusala (i.e. Methushelach), an antediluvian -- Mathusala. see HEBREW Mthuwshelach Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3103: ΜαθουσαλάΜαθουσαλά, T WH Μαθουσαλά (cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 103), ὁ (מְתוּשֶׁלַח, man of a dart, from מְתוּ, construct form of the unused מַת, a man, and שֶׁלַח a dart (cf. B. D. under the word)), Methuselah, the son of Enoch and grandfather of Noah (Genesis 5:21): Luke 3:37. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The Greek Μαθουσαλά is derived from the Hebrew מְתוּשֶׁלַח (Methushelach).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4968 מְתוּשֶׁלַח (Methushelach): The Hebrew origin of the name Μαθουσαλά, carrying the same meanings and associations as described above. Usage: Μαθουσαλά is used in the New Testament in genealogical contexts, specifically in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Context: Μαθουσαλά, or Methuselah, is a significant figure in biblical genealogies, known primarily for his extraordinary lifespan. According to the Old Testament, Methuselah lived for 969 years, making him the longest-lived human recorded in the Bible. He is a descendant of Adam through Seth and the son of Enoch, who "walked with God" and was taken by God (Genesis 5:24). Methuselah is the grandfather of Noah, and his life is often seen as a symbol of God's patience and the impending judgment of the flood. His death is traditionally understood to have occurred in the same year as the flood, which aligns with the interpretation of his name as a prophetic sign. In the New Testament, Μαθουσαλά is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:37, highlighting his place in the lineage leading to the Messiah. Forms and Transliterations εμαίμασσεν Μαθουσαλα Μαθουσαλά Μαθουσαλὰ μαία μαίαι μαίαις μαίας μαιμάσσει Mathousala MathousaláLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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