Methuselah
Longest-Lived Human in the Bible
Name Information
- Meaning: "Man of the dart" or possibly "When he dies, it will come"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Methuselah was the grandfather of Noah and the son of Enoch. He is best known for living 969 years, the longest lifespan recorded in the Bible. His life bridges the time between Adam and the Flood, and he serves as a symbol of God’s patience before judgment.
⏰ Antediluvian (Before the Flood)
Roles
- Patriarch
- Ancestor of Noah
Relationships
- Parents: Enoch
- Spouse: Not named
- Children: Lamech (father of Noah)
Story
Methuselah was born to Enoch, a man who walked with God and was taken to heaven without dying.
He lived through a long era of growing wickedness on earth, dying shortly before or in the year of the Flood.
Though little is said about his deeds, his life serves as a bridge between the early patriarchs and Noah.
Spiritual Significance
- Lived 969 years — the longest recorded human lifespan in the Bible.
- Son of Enoch, who walked with God and was taken without dying.
- Grandfather of Noah and part of the righteous lineage before the Flood.
- His name is often seen as prophetically connected to the coming of the Flood.
What We Can Learn
- Methuselah's long life illustrates God’s patience in delaying judgment.
- Our significance in God’s story isn’t only about what we do, but also about where we stand in His plan.
- God’s faithfulness spans generations, from Enoch to Noah.
Memory Verses
Altogether, Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died.
— Genesis 5:27
Key Passages
- Genesis 5:21–27
- 1 Chronicles 1:3
- Luke 3:37
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