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Genesis 4:18 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Irad was born to Enoch. Irad became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. Methushael became the father of Lamech. "

Genesis 4:18

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16 Cain left the LORD’s presence, and lived in the land of Nod, east of Eden.

17 Cain knew his wife. She conceived, and gave birth to Enoch. He built a city, and named the city after the name of his son, Enoch.

18 Irad was born to Enoch. Irad became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. Methushael became the father of Lamech.

19 Lamech took two wives: the name of the first one was Adah, and the name of the second one was Zillah.

20 Adah gave birth to Jabal, who was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock.

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