Ἐνώχ
Enṓch
G1802 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A proper name referring to an early ancestral figure from Israelite tradition, Enoch (חֲנוֹךְ), known for being taken by God and described as walking with God. The word functions solely as a personal name with no independent lexical meaning in Greek. In Koine Greek, Ἐνώχ designates the biblical figure Enoch, appearing both in genealogical contexts and in reference to his reputation for piety.
Semantic Range
personal name referring to Enoch (son of Jared, ancestor in Genesis genealogies); used also in reference to the character's reputation for piety and divine favor
Root / Etymology
Borrowed from the Hebrew חֲנוֹךְ (Ḥănōḵ), itself derived from a root meaning 'to dedicate' or 'initiate.' The Greek form is a direct transliteration; etymology uncertain beyond the Hebrew root.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The name Ἐνώχ appears in the Septuagint and New Testament as the Greek rendering of the Hebrew name חֲנוֹךְ, notably in Genesis genealogies (Gen 5:18–24) and in references such as Luke 3:37; Hebrews 11:5; Jude 14. The figure is significant in Israelite, Second Temple, and early Christian literature as the ancestor who 'walked with God' and did not experience death. The Greek usage reflects the transliteration of the Hebrew, with no new meaning in Greek. Enoch is traditionally rendered as 'Enoch' in English translations, but the name itself originally had the sense of 'dedicated' or 'initiated' in Hebrew. The usage in Hellenistic and early Christian Jewish literature (e.g., 1 Enoch) contributed to the development of traditions surrounding the figure, but Ἐνώχ in the Greek texts remains simply a proper name.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (חֲנוֹךְ); Enoch (i.e. Chanok), an antediluvian:--Enoch.
Root Family
Ἐνώχ (Enōch) — Enoch, biblical ancestor, proper name
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1802-01 |
Ἑνὼχ | enoch | N GEN M SG |
Enoch | of Enoch | 3 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1802-01 |
Luke 3:37 | Ἑνὼχ | enoch | N GEN M SG |
Enoch | of Enoch |
G1802-01 |
Hebrews 11:5 | Ἑνὼχ | enoch | N NOM M SG |
of Enoch | |
G1802-01 |
Jude 1:14 | Ἑνὼχ | enoch | N NOM M SG |
Enoch | of Enoch |