מְחוּיָאֵל
me.chu.ya.el
Mehujael
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word מְחוּיָאֵל (me.chu.ya.el) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, as indicated by its classification in the semantic domain. The name is recorded twice in the Bible, suggesting it is associated with two distinct individuals or references. The transliteration of the name, Mehujael, provides a phonetic representation of the original Hebrew spelling. This name likely carries significance in its original context, possibly reflecting the identity, status, or characteristics of the individuals it represents. Given the limited information available, it is difficult to speculate on the broader significance of the name Mehujael. However, its presence in the Bible indicates its importance to the narrative or historical context in which it appears.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Irad was born to Enoch. Irad became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. Methushael became the father of Lamech.
Genesis 4:18Irad was born to Enoch. Irad became the father of Mehujael. Mehujael became the father of Methushael. Methushael became the father of Lamech.