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<!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: Methusael</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/m/methusael.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> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><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/m/methusael.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> > Methusael</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/m/methods.htm" title="Methods">◄</a> Methusael <a href="/topical/naves/m/methusael--father_of_lamech.htm" title="Methusael: Father of Lamech">►</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>Methusael is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Book of Genesis. He is a descendant of Cain, the firstborn son of Adam and Eve, who is known for committing the first murder by killing his brother Abel. Methusael is part of the lineage that traces the descendants of Cain, which is distinct from the line of Seth, another son of Adam and Eve.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>Methusael is mentioned 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 Methusael, and Methusael was the father of Lamech." <br><br><b>Genealogical Context:</b><br><br>Methusael is the great-great-grandson of Cain. His lineage is significant as it highlights the development of human civilization outside of the line of Seth, which is traditionally associated with the faithful followers of God. Methusael's father, Mehujael, and his son, Lamech, are also part of this genealogy. Lamech is particularly notable for being the first polygamist mentioned in the Bible and for his boastful declaration of vengeance, which is recorded later in <a href="/bsb/genesis/4.htm">Genesis 4</a>.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The genealogy of Cain, including Methusael, serves to illustrate the spread of human culture and innovation, as well as the moral decline that accompanies it. This line is often contrasted with the descendants of Seth, who are portrayed as more faithful to God. The mention of Methusael and his family underscores the biblical theme of the duality of human nature—capable of both great achievements and profound sin.<br><br>Methusael's name, like many in the Bible, carries potential meaning. While the exact etymology is uncertain, some scholars suggest it could mean "Man of God" or "Man of El," with "El" being a common term for God in the Hebrew Bible. This name might reflect the cultural practice of attributing divine significance to individuals, even within a lineage marked by moral ambiguity.<br><br><b>Historical and Literary Context:</b><br><br>The account of Methusael and his ancestors is part of the early chapters of Genesis, which set the stage for the unfolding narrative of humanity's relationship with God. These genealogies are not merely historical records but are also theological constructs that convey deeper truths about human nature, sin, and redemption. Methusael's place in this genealogy highlights the complexity of human history as seen through the biblical lens, where both the potential for divine connection and the propensity for sin coexist.<br><br>In summary, Methusael is a minor yet significant figure within the broader narrative of Genesis, representing the continuation of Cain's line and the complexities of human development in the early biblical world. His mention in the genealogy serves as a reminder of the intertwined nature of human progress and moral challenges.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Methusael</span><p>who demands his death<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Methusael</span><p>(<i>man of God</i>), the son of Mehujael, fourth in descent from Cain, and father of Lamech. (<a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">Genesis 4:18</a>)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Champion of El; man of God, a descendant of Cain (<a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">Genesis 4:18</a>), so called, perhaps, to denote that even among the descendants of Cain God had not left himself without a witness. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">METHUSAEL</span><p>me-thu'-sa-el.<br><br>See <a href="../m/methushael.htm">METHUSHAEL</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4967.htm"><span class="l">4967. Methushael -- "man of God," a descendant of Cain</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>Methusael</b>. From math and 'el, with the relative interposed; man who (is) of God;<br> <b>Methusael</b>, an antediluvian patriarch -- <b>Methusael</b>. see HEBREW math. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4967.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> in which he reigned was built, would be the second; the third Irad, whom Enoch begat;<br> the fourth Mehujael, whom Irad begat; the fifth <b>Methusael</b>, whom Mehujael <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/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_17_of_the_two_fathers.htm"><span class="l">Of the Two Fathers and Leaders who Sprang from one Progenitor.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For we read, "<b>Methusael</b> begat Lamech. And Lamech took unto him two wives: the<br> name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 17 of the two fathers.htm</font><p><a href="/library/temple/essays_and_reviews_the_education_of_the_world/bunsens_biblical_researches.htm"><span class="l">Bunsen's Biblical Researches.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> genealogies. As the man Adam begets Cain, the man Enos begets Cainan. Jared and<br> Man, Methuselah and <b>Methusael</b>, are similarly compared. Seth <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../essays and reviews the education of the world/bunsens biblical researches.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 Irad, and Irad Mehujael, and he gat <b>Methusael</b>, 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/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/m/methusael.htm"><span class="l"><b>Methusael</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>METHUSAEL</b>. me-thu'-sa-el. See METHUSHAEL.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Methusael</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/methusael.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/begat.htm"><span class="l">Begat (112 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV ASV WBS). Genesis 4:18 And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael:<br> and Mehujael begat <b>Methusael</b>: and <b>Methusael</b> begat Lamech. (KJV ASV WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/begat.htm - 31k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/begotten.htm"><span class="l">Begotten (77 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 4:18 And born to Enoch is Irad; and Irad hath begotten Mehujael; and Mehujael<br> hath begotten <b>Methusael</b>; and <b>Methusael</b> hath begotten Lamech. (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/begotten.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/methusala.htm"><span class="l">Methusala (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/methusala.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/methods.htm"><span class="l">Methods (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/methods.htm - 6k</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 Irad, and father of <b>Methusael</b><br> (Genesis 4:18). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MEHUJAEL. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mehujael.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">Methusael (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">Genesis 4:18</a></span><br />And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begat Mehujael: and Mehujael begat <span class="boldtext">Methusael</span>: and Methusael begat Lamech. <br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/m/methusael.htm">Methusael</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/m/methusael--father_of_lamech.htm">Methusael: Father of Lamech</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/begat.htm">Begat (112 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/begotten.htm">Begotten (77 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/methusala.htm">Methusala (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/methods.htm">Methods (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mehujael.htm">Mehujael (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/m/methods.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Methods"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Methods" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/m/methusael--father_of_lamech.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Methusael: Father of Lamech"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Methusael: Father of Lamech" /></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>