Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 4:25-26
SETH AND ENOS, 25, 26. Having traced the development of the race of Cain, the sacred writer now turns to record the origin of that godly line whose genealogy appears at greater extent in the following chapter. 25. Seth The name means placed, or appointed, as Eve explains in the words: For God… hath appointed me another seed, etc. The mother of this divinely chosen seed speaks by a divine inspiration . 26. Enos Or Enosh . This name, according to most critics, means weakness,... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 4:23
23. Lamech said This father of skilful inventors was himself a genius, and the author of this oldest fragment of poetical composition, of which the following is a literal translation: Adah and Zillah, hear my voice, O wives of Lamech, listen to my saying; For a man have I slain for my wound, And a child for my bruise . For sevenfold avenged should Cain be, And Lamech seventy and seven . It is not strange that this mere fragment of antediluvian song is obscure and difficult of... read more