Enoch
Walked with God
Name Information
- Meaning: "Dedicated" or "Disciplined"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Enoch was a descendant of Adam through Seth and known for his close relationship with God. His life was marked by righteousness, and he was taken by God without experiencing death.
⏰ Antediluvian (Before the Flood)
Roles
- Prophet
- Ancestor
- Righteous Man
Relationships
- Father: Jared
- Son: Methuselah
- Ancestor: Adam
Story
Enoch was the seventh generation from Adam and part of the godly line of Seth.
He is described as someone who 'walked with God' — a deep, consistent fellowship with the Lord.
Rather than experiencing death, Enoch was taken by God, an extraordinary sign of divine favor.
The New Testament commends Enoch for his faith and describes him as one who pleased God.
Spiritual Significance
- Enoch lived a life that pleased God, and he 'walked with God' — a rare phrase in Scripture.
- He is one of only two people in the Bible who did not die, being taken directly by God.
- Mentioned in the New Testament as an example of faith and a prophet who spoke of the Lord’s coming.
Christ Connection
Enoch points to Christ in his perfect walk with God and in his mysterious ascension — a foreshadowing of Jesus’ own ascension into heaven.
What We Can Learn
- Walking with God in daily faithfulness is deeply pleasing to Him.
- A life of righteousness leaves a lasting legacy.
- God honors those who live in intimate fellowship with Him.
Memory Verses
By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death... he was commended as one who pleased God.
— Hebrews 11:5
Key Passages
- Genesis 5:18–24
- Hebrews 11:5
- Jude 1:14–15
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