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Enoch son of Jared

Enoch son of Jared is a figure in the genealogy of Genesis 5, seventh when counted from Adam.

God took Enoch, an artistic interpretation of Genesis 5:24 in Figures de la Bible, The Hague, 1728. Illustrations by Gerard Hoet and others; evidence of later artistic reception
God took Enoch, an artistic interpretation of Genesis 5:24 in Figures de la Bible, The Hague, 1728. Illustrations by Gerard Hoet and others; evidence of later artistic receptionBizzell Bible Collection, University of Oklahoma Libraries · Public domainImage source

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Enoch son of Jared is a figure in the genealogy of Genesis 5, seventh when counted from Adam. The text gives his age as 365 years, says that he walked with God, and that God took him. Writings attributed to him, including 1 EnochFirst EnochLayered collection of Jewish writings about heaven, evil and judgment.Glossary · Click to read the explanation, develop his role as a scribe and visionary. His setting within the primeval story is distinct from the composition and copying dates of those writings. [1]

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  1. Genesis, Enoch’s genealogy Genesis 5:18–24. Return to the text ↑

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  1. Edition 3 · 15 October 2026 · aladmin

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  2. Edition 2 · 15 October 2026 · editor:aladmin

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