When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared. When MahalalelThe name "Mahalalel" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "praise of God" or "the blessed God." This name reflects a deep-seated tradition in Hebrew culture where names often carried significant meanings, often reflecting the parents' faith or aspirations for their child. Mahalalel is part of the genealogical line from Adam to Noah, a lineage that underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant of humanity through whom His promises would be fulfilled. The mention of Mahalalel reminds us of the importance of living a life that praises God, as his name suggests. was 65 years old
The age of 65, in the context of the antediluvian (pre-flood) world, signifies a period of maturity and readiness for the responsibilities of fatherhood. In the genealogies of Genesis, ages are often symbolic, reflecting the longevity and vitality of early humanity. This longevity is a testament to the original creation's perfection and the gradual effects of sin on human lifespan. The specific mention of age highlights the historical nature of these accounts, grounding them in real time and space. he became the father
The phrase "became the father" indicates the continuation of the human lineage, a critical theme in Genesis. This act of fathering is not merely biological but also spiritual and cultural, as it involves the transmission of faith, values, and traditions. In the biblical narrative, fatherhood is a divine calling, reflecting God's own fatherly nature. It emphasizes the importance of family and generational legacy in God's plan for humanity. of Jared
The name "Jared" is derived from the Hebrew root "yaradh," meaning "to descend" or "to come down." This could symbolize the descent of divine favor or the continuation of God's covenantal promises through the generations. Jared is an ancestor of Noah, and his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving a line through which He would eventually bring about redemption. The mention of Jared serves as a reminder of the divine orchestration of history, where each individual plays a role in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. Persons / Places / Events 1. MahalalelA descendant of Seth, Mahalalel is part of the godly lineage leading to Noah. His name can be interpreted as "praise of God" or "blessed God," reflecting a heritage of faith. 2. JaredThe son of Mahalalel, Jared is an ancestor of Enoch and Noah. His name means "descent" or "to come down," which may symbolize the continuation of the godly line. 3. GenealogyThis verse is part of the genealogical record in Genesis 5, which traces the lineage from Adam to Noah, emphasizing the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant through whom His promises would be fulfilled. Teaching Points The Importance of Godly HeritageThe genealogies in Genesis remind us of the importance of passing down faith through generations. Mahalalel and Jared are part of a lineage that maintained a relationship with God, which is a call for us to nurture and pass on our faith to future generations. God's Faithfulness Across GenerationsThe continuity of the genealogical record demonstrates God's faithfulness in preserving His people. Despite human sinfulness, God remains committed to His promises, which encourages us to trust in His faithfulness in our own lives. Names and Their SignificanceThe meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Understanding the names of Mahalalel and Jared can inspire us to consider the significance of our own names and the legacy we are building. Bible Study Questions 1. What does the name "Mahalalel" teach us about the character or faith of his family line? 2. How does the genealogy in Genesis 5 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. In what ways can we ensure that we are passing down a godly heritage to the next generation? 4. How does the mention of Jared in the genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3:37) connect the Old Testament to the New Testament? 5. Reflect on the significance of names in your own life. How can understanding the meaning of biblical names inspire you in your walk with God? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 4:26This verse mentions the beginning of calling on the name of the Lord, which is significant in understanding the godly line of Seth, to which Mahalalel belongs. Luke 3:37In the genealogy of Jesus, Jared is mentioned, showing the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Hebrews 11:5Enoch, a descendant of Jared, is noted for his faith, which connects back to the godly heritage of his ancestors, including Mahalalel and Jared. People Adam, Cainan, Enoch, Enos, Enosh, Ham, Japheth, Jared, Kenan, Lamech, Mahalaleel, Methuselah, Noah, Seth, ShemPlaces Tigris-Euphrates RegionTopics 65, Begetteth, Begot, Jared, Mahalaleel, Mahalalel, Ma-hal'alel, Sixty, Sixty-fiveDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 5:3-32 1655 hundreds and thousands
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'Enoch walked with God,'--GENESIS v. 22. 'Walk before Me.'--GENESIS xvii. 1. 'Ye shall walk after the Lord your God.'--DEUTERONOMY xiii. 4. You will have anticipated, I suppose, my purpose in doing what I very seldom do--cutting little snippets out of different verses and putting them together. You see that these three fragments, in their resemblances and in their differences, are equally significant and instructive. They concur in regarding life as a walk--a metaphor which expresses continuity, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureAfter the Scripture.
"In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God created He him."--Gen. v. 1. In the preceding pages we have shown that the translation, "in Our image," actually means, "after Our image." To make anything in an image is no language; it is unthinkable, logically untrue. We now proceed to show how it should be translated, and give our reason for it. We begin with citing some passages from the Old Testament in which occurs the preposition "B" which, in Gen. i. 27, stands before image, where …
Abraham Kuyper—The Work of the Holy Spirit The Neo-Kohlbruggians.
"And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, and after his image; and called his name Seth."--Gen. v. 3. Many are the efforts made to alter the meaning of the word, "Let Us make man in Our image and after Our likeness," (Gen. i. 26) by a different translation; especially by making it to read "in" instead of "after" our likeness. This new reading is Dr. Böhl's main support. With this translation his system stands or falls. According to him, man is not the bearer …
Abraham Kuyper—The Work of the Holy Spirit Walking with God. Gen 5:24
Walking with GOD. Gen 5:24 O! for a closer walk with God, A calm and heav'nly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! Where is the blessedness I knew When first I saw the LORD? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of JESUS, and his word? What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void, The world can never fill. Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from …
John Newton—Olney Hymns The Epistle of Saint Jude.
V. 1, 2. Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, but a brother of James, to those that are called to be holy in God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied. This Epistle is ascribed to the holy Apostle, St. Jude, brother of the two Apostles, James the Less and Simon, by the sister of the mother of Christ, who is called Mary (wife) of James or Cleopas, as we read in Mark vi. But this Epistle cannot be looked upon as being that of one who was truly an Apostle, …
Martin Luther—The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained Consolations against the Fear of Death.
If in the time of thy sickness thou findest thyself fearful to die, meditate-- 1. That it argueth a dastardly mind to fear that which is not; for in the church of Christ there is no death (Isa. xxv. 7, 8), and whosoever liveth and believeth in Christ, shall never die (John xi. 26). Let them fear death who live without Christ. Christians die not; but when they please God, they are like Enoch translated unto God (Gen. v. 24;) their pains are but Elijah's fiery chariot to carry them up to heaven (2 …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety "But it is Good for Me to Draw Near to God: I have Put My Trust in the Lord God, that I May Declare all Thy
Psal. lxxiii. 28.--"But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works." After man's first transgression, he was shut out from the tree of life, and cast out of the garden, by which was signified his seclusion and sequestration from the presence of God, and communion with him: and this was in a manner the extermination of all mankind in one, when Adam was driven out of paradise. Now, this had been an eternal separation for any thing that …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Influences that Gave Rise to the Priestly Laws and Histories
[Sidenote: Influences in the exile that produced written ceremonial laws] The Babylonian exile gave a great opportunity and incentive to the further development of written law. While the temple stood, the ceremonial rites and customs received constant illustration, and were transmitted directly from father to son in the priestly families. Hence, there was little need of writing them down. But when most of the priests were carried captive to Babylonia, as in 597 B.C., and ten years later the temple …
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament The Promise to the Patriarchs.
A great epoch is, in Genesis, ushered in with the history of the time of the Patriarchs. Luther says: "This is the third period in which Holy Scripture begins the history of the Church with a new family." In a befitting manner, the representation is opened in Gen. xii. 1-3 by an account of the first revelation of God, given to Abraham at Haran, in which the way is opened up for all that follows, and in which the dispensations of God are brought before us in a rapid survey. Abraham is to forsake …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Appendix xii. The Baptism of Proselytes
ONLY those who have made study of it can have any idea how large, and sometimes bewildering, is the literature on the subject of Jewish Proselytes and their Baptism. Our present remarks will be confined to the Baptism of Proselytes. 1. Generally, as regards proselytes (Gerim) we have to distinguish between the Ger ha-Shaar (proselyte of the gate) and Ger Toshabh (sojourner,' settled among Israel), and again the Ger hatstsedeq (proselyte of righteousness) and Ger habberith (proselyte of the covenant). …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Genesis
The Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of …
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