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Methushael

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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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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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Methushael'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​m/methushael.html. 1915.
 
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