Hidden messages contained in the Bible. The names in ancient Genealogy had meanings, and when these names are placed in order by by their birth, a message emerges.
These accounts are from the antediluvian (before the flood) genealogy contained in the TORAH (old Testament), written 3,500 years ago.
Genesis 4:17 to Genesis 5.
THE FATE OF MANKIND
[1st Group of 7 DESCENDANTS]
THE MEANING OF THEIR NAMES:
ADAM = man
CAIN = conceived one
SETH = appointed
ENOSH = mortal and frail
ABEL = emptiness or futile
KENAN = sorrow
IRAD = fugitive
ENOCH 1 = teaching (death)
THE MESSAGE:
Man, the conceived one is appointed mortal and frail a life of emptiness and sorrow, like a fugitive, who is appointed to (die).
THE MEANING:
"Man, the conceived one": Being born or brought into existence. i.e. human
"appointed mortal and frail": Humans are destined to be mortal (subject to death) and frail (weak or vulnerable).
"a life of emptiness and sorrow": A life that is familiar with sorrow and the continual search for the meaning of life.
"like a fugitive, who is appointed to (die)": Comparing human life to that of a fugitive implies a sense of never being settled, often living in anxiety and uncertainty. The addition of "appointed to die" underscores the inevitability of death.
Overall, a message that paints a gloomy picture of human life, highlighting themes of mortality, vulnerability, sorrow, and the transient nature of existence.
Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered, so we must die. But that is not what God desires; rather, He devises ways so that a banished person does not remain banished from him. 2 Samuel 14:14
“LORD, how long will I live? When will I die? Tell me how soon my life will end.” How short you have made my life! In your sight my lifetime seems nothing. Indeed every living being is no more than a puff of wind, no more than a shadow. All we do is for nothing; we gather wealth, but don't know who will get it. What, then, can I hope for, Lord? I put my hope in you. Save me from all my sins,... Psalms 39:4-8
"Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your Name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your Name's sake." Psalms 79:9
THE PROMISE OF A MESSIAH
[2nd Group of 7 DESCENDANTS]
THE MEANING OF THEIR NAMES
MAHALALEL = praise of GOD
LAMECH = powerful
METHUSHAEL = who is of GOD
JARED = shall come down or descend
MEHUJAEL = smitten by GOD
METHUSELAH = his death will bring
ENOCH = teaching (LIFE)
THE MESSAGE:
The praise of GOD, powerful, who is of GOD, shall come down, and be smitten by GOD, his death will bring, teaching (life).
THE MEANING (from DEEP AI):
The statement appears to convey a theological idea that incorporates themes of divine power, praise, and the transformative effects of suffering and death. Here’s a breakdown of the key components:
1. "Praise of God": This indicates a recognition of the greatness and power of God. In many religious traditions, praising God is an important aspect of worship.
2. "Powerful, who is of God": This might suggest a reference to Jesus or another divine figure who is considered both powerful and a manifestation of God. In Christianity, for instance, Jesus is often acknowledged as embodying God's authority and presence.
3. "Shall come down": This phrase can imply a descent, which may symbolize God’s presence coming into the world or a divine intervention. It might also suggest a theme of humility or moving to the human level.
4. "Be smitten by God": The word "smitten" could refer to being struck or afflicted, possibly pointing to themes of sacrifice or suffering. In Christian theology, this could allude to the crucifixion of Jesus, where he bears suffering for the sake of humanity.
5. "His death will bring, teaching (life)": This suggests that the death of the aforementioned figure will have a profound impact—perhaps leading to enlightenment or spiritual teaching for others. The idea is that through suffering and death, there is an opportunity for deeper understanding and the promise of eternal life.
Overall, the statement seems to encapsulate a message about the power of divine love and sacrifice, illustrating how suffering might lead to life and teaching. It reflects a common theme found in many religious narratives about the relationship between suffering, redemption, and the joy of spiritual awakening.
Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:4-6
Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied ; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. Isaiah 53:10-11
I will deliver this people from the power of the grave;
Where, O death, are your plagues?
Where, O grave, is your destruction? Hosea 13:14
THE GOSPEL MESSAGE
[SETH'S DESCENDANTS] from Genesis 5 genealogy
THE MEANING OF THEIR NAMES
ADAM = man
SETH = appointed
ENOSH = mortal
KENAN = sorrow
MAHALALEL = the praise of GOD
JARED = shall come down
ENOCH = teaching salvation (LIFE)
Methuselah = his death will bring
LAMECH = to the despairing, powerful
NOAH = rest
THE MESSAGE:
man, appointed, mortal, sorrow, the praise of GOD, shall come down, teaching (life), his death will bring to the despairing, rest.
THE MEANING (from DEEP AI):
1. "Man": This likely refers to humanity or a specific individual.
2. "Appointed": This may indicate a specific purpose or destiny that has been given to this individual or humanity as a whole.
3. "Mortal": This highlights the human condition of being mortal, emphasizing the transient nature of life.
4. "Sorrow": This could represent the struggles, pain, or challenges that individuals face in life.
5. "The praise of God": This phrase suggests a spiritual or religious aspect, indicating that there is a divine presence or acknowledgment that is important in this context.
6. "Shall come down": This could imply a descent from the divine, perhaps symbolizing a forthcoming event, revelation, or intervention.
7. "Teaching (life)": This may signify the lessons or wisdom that come from experiences, possibly through the life and teachings of a significant figure.
8. "His death will bring to the despairing, rest": This likely suggests that, through the death of a certain individual (perhaps a religious or historical figure), those who are suffering or in despair will find solace or peace.
Putting all of this together, the statement could be reflecting themes often found in religious or philosophical texts, such as the nature of human existence, the struggles of life, the importance of divine guidance, and the potential for redemption or peace through sacrifice (as exemplified in many religious narratives). It evokes feelings of hope and comfort in the face of mortality and sorrow.
Different cultural or religious contexts may lead to varied interpretations, so the meaning could also change based on the specific beliefs of the reader.
In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back. For the grave cannot praise you, death cannot sing your praise; those who go down to the pit cannot hope for your faithfulness. Isaiah 38:17-18
I will praise you, Lord my GOD, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths, from the realm of the dead. Psalms 86:13
For GOD so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him, will not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
THE FLOOD
From the names of Noah and his kids, and Lamech and his kids. The generation affected by the Flood.
THE MEANING OF THEIR NAMES
SHEM = there
JAPHETH = opened
HAM = hot
LAMECH = powerful
JABAL= flowing
JUBAL= stream
In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, on the seventeenth day of the second month—on that day all the springs of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. Genesis 7:11
TUBAL-CAIN = constructed item carried
NAAMAH = pleasant
NOAH = rest
Every living thing on the face of the earth was wiped out; people and animals and the creatures that move along the ground and the birds were wiped from the earth. Only Noah was left, and those with him in the ark. Genesis 7:23
THE MESSAGE:
there, opened, hot, powerful, flowing, streams of water, a constructed item, carried occupants, to a pleasant, rest.
THE MEANING:
Hot powerful flowing waters like geysers were to break open, and an Ark was going to provide safety to its occupants.
THE OLDEST MAN TO LIVE
METHUSELAH [מְתוּשֶׁ֔לַח]
THE MEANING OF HIS NAME
muth [ מְתוּ ] = “death”
shalach [ שלח ], = “to bring,” or “to send forth.”
The name Methuselah means; “his death shall bring.” or "after he dies it will be sent"
Methuselah lived to 969 years of age. The purity of the human genome, and the pristine conditions of the earth prior to the flood allowed for longer ages, though this case appears to be a testimony of Gods patience and Mercy. For when Methuselah died...it was sent.
969 YEARS OLD
Altogether, Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died Genesis 5:27
And, when Methuselah died, the GLOBAL FLOOD came, and all life perished except for Noah and his family.
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'As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die...?' Ezekiel 33:11
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CONCLUSION
As aptly concluded by researcher "Chuck Missler", the discoverer of the 3rd message;
"The implications of these messages are far more deeply significant than may be evident at first glance. It demonstrates that in the earliest chapters of the Book of Genesis, God had already laid out His plan of redemption for the predicament of mankind. It is the beginning of a love story, ultimately written in blood on a wooden cross which was erected in Judea almost 2,000 years ago"
"This is also one of many evidences that the Bible is an integrated message system, the product of supernatural engineering. This punctures the presumptions of many who view the Bible as a record of an evolving cultural tradition, noble though it may be. The Bible claims to be authored by the One who alone knows the end from the beginning"
BACKGROUND:
The genealogy of Cain and Seth were extracted from Genesis 4:17-22 and Genesis 5:3-32. Cain's descendants are placed in the left column, and Seth's children on the right. The family lines are then divided into two groups of seven.
ENOCH
In the table, it can be observed that "Enoch" appears twice. One is a son of Cain, the other a son of Jared. The reason for our interest is because, one Enoch obtained immortality and the other did not.
Incidentally, this is the oldest recorded account of an individual being named after a family member, a common practice still remaining to this day.
The name Enoch means to "teach" or "to educate", and it does make us ponder if he did become a teacher later on in life?
Cain's son; Enoch, suffered the fate of mortals.
Jared's son; Enoch, however, obtained the desire of mortals, which is immortality!
When Jared had lived 162 years, he became the father of Enoch. Genesis 5:18
Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. Genesis 5:24
TRANSLATIONS USED:
Many of the root meanings of these Antediluvian (pre-flood) names were lost to history. Through, an examination of Hebraic root words and the context in which the names were given, one can reconstruct meanings for the original Name. The translations used in this blog were sourced from resources including the "Strong's Hebrew Concordance" and the "Abarim Publications' Biblical Dictionary".
example:
TUBAL-CAIN. [ תובל־קין ]
Separated into root words, we obtain the following;
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CAIN [ קין ] (qyn)
noun [ קן ] (qen) = nest
verb [ קנן ] (qinnen) = make a nest.
verb [ קין ] (qyn), = fit together, fabricate or forge (metal things)
TUBAL [ תובל ]
verb [ יבל ] (yabal), = to carry, bring along, flowing along
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The following meaning can therefore be deduced;
(an assembled item, that carries something over water) and from history this was the ARK
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