CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Irad</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/i/irad.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/4-18.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/i/irad.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Irad</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/i/ira--the_ithrite,_one_of_david's_heroes.htm" title="Ira: The Ithrite, One of David's Heroes">◄</a> Irad <a href="/topical/naves/i/irad--son_of_enoch.htm" title="Irad: Son of Enoch">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Biblical Reference:</b> <br>Irad is a figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the Book of Genesis. He appears in the lineage of Cain, the firstborn son of Adam and Eve. The specific reference to Irad is found in <a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">Genesis 4:18</a>: "To Enoch was born Irad. And Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech." <br><br><b>Genealogical Context:</b> <br>Irad is the son of Enoch, who is not to be confused with the more well-known Enoch, the seventh from Adam, who "walked with God" and was taken up by Him (<a href="/genesis/5-24.htm">Genesis 5:24</a>). This Enoch, Irad's father, is a descendant of Cain, the first murderer, who was marked by God and condemned to be a wanderer on the earth after killing his brother Abel (<a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8-15</a>).<br><br>Irad's place in the genealogy highlights the continuation of Cain's line, which is often contrasted with the line of Seth, Adam and Eve's other son, through whom Noah and ultimately the Messiah would come. The genealogy of Cain, including Irad, is noted for its brevity and lack of detail compared to the line of Seth, which is given more prominence in the biblical narrative.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Significance:</b> <br>The mention of Irad and his descendants serves to illustrate the development of human civilization outside of the direct line leading to Noah. Cain's descendants, including Irad, are associated with the early development of cities and various cultural advancements. Cain himself is noted for building a city and naming it after his son Enoch (<a href="/genesis/4-17.htm">Genesis 4:17</a>).<br><br>Theologically, the line of Cain, including Irad, is often viewed as representing the spread of sin and human rebellion against God. This is exemplified in the figure of Lamech, a descendant of Irad, who is noted for his boastful declaration of vengeance and polygamy (<a href="/genesis/4-23.htm">Genesis 4:23-24</a>). This stands in contrast to the godly line of Seth, which is characterized by a call to worship and reliance on God (<a href="/genesis/4-26.htm">Genesis 4:26</a>).<br><br><b>Name Meaning and Interpretation:</b> <br>The name "Irad" is of uncertain meaning, though some scholars suggest it may be related to a root meaning "city" or "urban," which could reflect the urbanization associated with Cain's descendants. Others propose meanings such as "fugitive" or "wild ass," though these interpretations are less certain.<br><br>In the broader narrative of Genesis, Irad's brief mention serves as a reminder of the complexity of human history and the divergent paths taken by humanity in its relationship with God. The line of Cain, including Irad, is a testament to the persistence of human culture and innovation, even as it underscores the moral and spiritual challenges faced by those who live apart from God's covenant promises.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Irad</span><p>wild ass; heap of empire; dragon<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Irad</span><p>(<i>fleet</i>), son of Enoch; grandson of Cain, and father of Mehujael. (<a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">Genesis 4:18</a>)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Runner; wild ass, one of the antediluvian patriarchs, the father of Mehujael (<a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">Genesis 4:18</a>), and grandson of Cain. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">IRAD</span><p>i'-rad (`iradh; Septuagint Gaidad): Grandson of Cain and son of Enoch (<a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">Genesis 4:18</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5897.htm"><span class="l">5897. <b>Irad</b> -- descendant of Cain</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5896, 5897. <b>Irad</b>. 5898 . descendant of Cain. Transliteration: <b>Irad</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ee-rawd') Short Definition: <b>Irad</b>. <b>...</b> of Cain NASB Word Usage <b>Irad</b> (2). <b>Irad</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5897.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_20_how_it_is_that.htm"><span class="l">How it is that Cain's Line Terminates in the Eighth Generation <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> himself would be the first of these kings; his son Enoch, in whose name the city<br> in which he reigned was built, would be the second; the third <b>Irad</b>, whom Enoch <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 20 how it is that.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wells/bible_stories_and_religious_classics/the_life_of_adam.htm"><span class="l">The Life of Adam</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Then Enoch gat <b>Irad</b>, and <b>Irad</b> Mehujael, and he gat Methusael, and he gat Lameth,<br> which was the seventh from Adam and worst, for he brought in first bigamy. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the life of adam.htm</font><p><a href="/library/severus/life_and_writings_of_sulpitius_severus_/chapter_ii_the_world_was.htm"><span class="l">The World was Created by God Nearly Six Thousand Years Ago...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> called after the name of its founder. From him <b>Irad</b>, and from him again<br> Ma?锟絠ahel was descended. He had a son called Mathusalam, and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter ii the world was.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_iv.htm"><span class="l">Chapter iv</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Adam Adam Cain Seth Enoch Enosh <b>Irad</b> Kenan Mehujael Mahalalel Methushael Jared Lamech<br> Enoch Jabal-Jubal-Tubal Cain Methuselah Lamech Noah Shem-Ham-Japheth. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter iv.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/an_exposition_on_the_first.htm"><span class="l">An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of <b>...</b></span></a> <br>The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/an exposition on the first.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/i/irad.htm"><span class="l"><b>Irad</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>IRAD</b>. i'-rad (`iradh; Septuagint Gaidad): Grandson of Cain and son of Enoch (Genesis<br> 4:18). <b>...</b><b>Irad</b> (1 Occurrence). Genesis 4:18 To Enoch was born <b>Irad</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/irad.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mehujael.htm"><span class="l">Mehujael (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Smitten by God, the son of <b>Irad</b>, and father of Methusael<br> (Genesis 4:18). <b>...</b> Mehujael (1 Occurrence). Genesis 4:18 To Enoch was born <b>Irad</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mehujael.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/patriarchs.htm"><span class="l">Patriarchs (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Instead of `<b>Irad</b> the original Hebrew text may have been `Idad, as was read<br> by the Septuagint, Codex Alexandrinus and Lucian. But <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/patriarchs.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/antediluvian.htm"><span class="l">Antediluvian</span></a><br><b>...</b> Instead of `<b>Irad</b> the original Hebrew text may have been `Idad, as was read<br> by the Septuagint, Codex Alexandrinus and Lucian. But <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/antediluvian.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lamech.htm"><span class="l">Lamech (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 4:18 To Enoch was born <b>Irad</b>. <b>Irad</b> became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael<br> became the father of Methushael. Methushael became the father of Lamech. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lamech.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lemech.htm"><span class="l">Lemech (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Lemech (9 Occurrences). Genesis 4:18 And to Enoch was born <b>Irad</b>; and <b>Irad</b> begot<br> Mehujael; and Mehujael begot Methushael; and Methushael begot Lemech. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lemech.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/enoch.htm"><span class="l">Enoch (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 4:18 To Enoch was<br> born <b>Irad</b>. <b>Irad</b> became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/enoch.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/methusael.htm"><span class="l">Methusael (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Methusael (1 Occurrence). Genesis 4:18 And unto Enoch was born <b>Irad</b>: and <b>Irad</b> begat<br> Mehujael: and Mehujael begat Methusael: and Methusael begat Lamech. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/methusael.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/me-hu'ja-el.htm"><span class="l">Me-hu'ja-el (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Me-hu'ja-el (1 Occurrence). Genesis 4:18 To Enoch was born <b>Irad</b>. <b>Irad</b> became the<br> father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/me-hu'ja-el.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/methushael.htm"><span class="l">Methushael (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Methushael (1 Occurrence). Genesis 4:18 To Enoch was born <b>Irad</b>. <b>Irad</b> became the<br> father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/methushael.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Irad (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">Genesis 4:18</a></span><br />To Enoch was born <span class="boldtext">Irad</span>. Irad became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. Methushael became the father of Lamech. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/i/irad.htm">Irad</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/irad--son_of_enoch.htm">Irad: Son of Enoch</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mehujael.htm">Mehujael (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/patriarchs.htm">Patriarchs (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/antediluvian.htm">Antediluvian</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lamech.htm">Lamech (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lemech.htm">Lemech (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/enoch.htm">Enoch (18 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/methusael.htm">Methusael (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/me-hu'ja-el.htm">Me-hu'ja-el (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/methushael.htm">Methushael (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/me-thu'sha-el.htm">Me-thu'sha-el (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/begot.htm">Begot (119 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/begat.htm">Begat (112 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/ira.htm">Ira (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/begotten.htm">Begotten (77 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/born.htm">Born (228 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jared.htm">Jared (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/iram.htm">Iram (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cain.htm">Cain (18 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/i/ira--the_ithrite,_one_of_david's_heroes.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ira: The Ithrite, One of David's Heroes"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ira: The Ithrite, One of David's Heroes" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/i/irad--son_of_enoch.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Irad: Son of Enoch"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Irad: Son of Enoch" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>