on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 2:33pm
Eve-- life --- misquoted/misunderstood God
Cain's wife, Adah and Zillah-- Raising the children of men of self--importance--a progression from one murder out of anger to a man who murdered because he thought he had the right to--- Not much is said about Cain's wife. only that she had Enoch--dedicated--wholly committed to something--as to an ideal, political cause or personal goal. With the evolution of this family I have a feeling it was not a dedication to God, maybe to self... Eve had believed that Cain would be the savior that God told them about in verse 15 of Genesis 3. I believe that is why Cain was offended by God loving Abel sacrifice. Cain seemed to believe that he was the chosen one/the savior of the world and should be treated as such. He was very prideful and watching the reaction of his descendants I don't believe he ever learned humility. One of the definitions for Lamech was to make low. I find it interesting that his wives names meant Adornment (Adah) and shadow (Zillah). There is no feelings of love or respect here. The children are even what would be considered low jobs. Jabal--shepherd/nomads, Jubal--musician and Tubal-cain--forger maybe black smith. Into all that was born pleasant, sweet, delightful, beautiful Naamah. Showing that even in their downward spiral God was with them.
Since God told Cain he would be a vagrant and wanderer on the earth and that the earth would no longer yield its strength to him. Cain had to switch from farming to other things. One can see Cain's disbelieve in God's promises when he names a city after his son (Gen 4:17). Naming a town shows that Cain meant to set up a household or thought that the curse was meant only for him and that his son would be able to stay put.
Could these be the first Gypsies. Granted the flood got rid of many people. And the sons from the flood were related to Noah. I am curious though where did Noah's sons wives come from were they all Seth's descendants or did any of them intermarry with Cain's brethren. And since we still have musicians, forgers and shepherds. Were these trades taught to others outside their families?
I am also curious who was this man and boy that Lamech speaks of? Obviously they had to be family. Yet he doesn't name them. He seems proud and boastful of his deeds.
I wonder about Naamah. Names in the bible always mean something. It is amazing the insight to character these names give. God had her named in His word. So she must have been important. Maybe to show that no matter how much evil there was in the world, God was still there.
Cain's wife, Adah and Zillah-- Raising the children of men of self--importance--a progression from one murder out of anger to a man who murdered because he thought he had the right to--- Not much is said about Cain's wife. only that she had Enoch--dedicated--wholly committed to something--as to an ideal, political cause or personal goal. With the evolution of this family I have a feeling it was not a dedication to God, maybe to self... Eve had believed that Cain would be the savior that God told them about in verse 15 of Genesis 3. I believe that is why Cain was offended by God loving Abel sacrifice. Cain seemed to believe that he was the chosen one/the savior of the world and should be treated as such. He was very prideful and watching the reaction of his descendants I don't believe he ever learned humility. One of the definitions for Lamech was to make low. I find it interesting that his wives names meant Adornment (Adah) and shadow (Zillah). There is no feelings of love or respect here. The children are even what would be considered low jobs. Jabal--shepherd/nomads, Jubal--musician and Tubal-cain--forger maybe black smith. Into all that was born pleasant, sweet, delightful, beautiful Naamah. Showing that even in their downward spiral God was with them.
Since God told Cain he would be a vagrant and wanderer on the earth and that the earth would no longer yield its strength to him. Cain had to switch from farming to other things. One can see Cain's disbelieve in God's promises when he names a city after his son (Gen 4:17). Naming a town shows that Cain meant to set up a household or thought that the curse was meant only for him and that his son would be able to stay put.
Could these be the first Gypsies. Granted the flood got rid of many people. And the sons from the flood were related to Noah. I am curious though where did Noah's sons wives come from were they all Seth's descendants or did any of them intermarry with Cain's brethren. And since we still have musicians, forgers and shepherds. Were these trades taught to others outside their families?
I am also curious who was this man and boy that Lamech speaks of? Obviously they had to be family. Yet he doesn't name them. He seems proud and boastful of his deeds.
I wonder about Naamah. Names in the bible always mean something. It is amazing the insight to character these names give. God had her named in His word. So she must have been important. Maybe to show that no matter how much evil there was in the world, God was still there.
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