I just love when I find things like this that seem unlikely to have been by accident and is even more unlikely thought up by mankind:
I am not basing any theology or faith on this fun tidbit, but do find it to be an encouragement and a blessing and hope it is a blessing to others as well.
The first 10 generations beginning with Adam:
Adam =
Man or Mankind
Seth =
appointed
Enosh =
Mortal
Kenan =
Lamenter
Mahalalel =
Praise of God
Jared =
Shall Come Down or Descend
Enoch =
To Teach
Methuselah =
His death shall bring
Lamech =
The Despairing
Noah =
Rest
So the story of the bible basically wrapped up in a few phrases:
Man (or mankind) [is] appointed [to] mortal sorrow (lamenter); [but] the Praise of God shall come
down (or descend) teaching (to teach); His death shall bring (when He is dead It shall be sent) the despairing rest (or peace/comfort).
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