Methushael

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Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible [1]

Methushael A Cainite, the father of Lamech,   Genesis 4:18 (J [Note: Jahwist.] ); Methuselah in P [Note: Priestly Narrative.] ’s genealogy (  Genesis 5:21 ff.). The interpretations of the name are various.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [2]

mḗ - thū´shā́ - el ( מתוּשׁאל , methūshā'ēl ): A descendant of Cain, and father of Lamech in the Cainite genealogy (  Genesis 4:18 ). The meaning of the name is doubtful. Dillmann suggested "suppliant or man of God."

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