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This [is] the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; 1. This is the book, &c.] The word rendered “book” (Heb. spher) is used of any written document. Our word “book” gives rather too much the meaning of a piece of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 5:1”

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. 26. Enosh ] This word, used in Hebrew poetry, means “man,” and is thus to be compared with Adam. then began men ] In the Hebrew it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 4:26”

And Adam knew his wife again; and she bore a son, and called his name Seth: For God, [said she], hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 25. called his name ] Here, as in Gen 4:1 (see note), the mother gives the name. God ] Elohim (not Jehovah, as in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 4:25”

If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. 24. seventy and sevenfold ] Cf. Gen 4:15. Lamech boasts that seventy and seven deaths should be the penalty of revenge if he were slain. The first note of warfare is sounded in this fierce exultation in a deed which has exceeded the limits … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 4:24”

And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. 23. a man for wounding me ] Lamech boasts that he has slain a man who had wounded him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 4:23”

And Zillah, she also bore Tubal-cain, an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal-cain [was] Naamah. 22. Tubal-cain ] The double name is strange, and presumably means “Tubal of the family of Cain.” Tubal is traditionally supposed to have given his name to the people mentioned in Gen 10:2 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 4:22”

And his brother’s name [was] Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ. 21. Jubal ] The originator of musical instruments. Music is thus regarded as the most ancient art. For the name, compare the word “Jubilee”; ybl is “the ram’s horn.” harp and pipe ] i.e. the simplest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 4:21”

And Adah bore Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and [of such as have] cattle. 20. Jabal ] The meaning of this name is doubtful. Dillmann conjectures “a wanderer.” Jabal, like Abel (see note, on Gen 4:2), is a founder of the shepherd’s and herdsman’s life. father of ] i.e. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 4:20”

And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one [was] Adah, and the name of the other Zillah. 19. Lamech ] The seventh of the Cainite line has three sons, as Noah, the tenth of the Sethite line, has three sons. two wives ] Lamech is the first recorded instance of polygamy. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 4:19”

And unto Enoch was born Irad: and Irad begot Mehujael: and Mehujael begot Methusael: and Methusael begot Lamech. 18. And unto Enoch, &c.] The genealogy of Cain is a framework of names, each of which may have been connected with traditions that either had been forgotten, or were not deemed suitable for preservation in this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 4:18”