Genesis 4:17-18

The Beginning of Civilization

4:17 Cain had marital relations with his wife, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was building a city, and he named the city after his son Enoch. 4:18 To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael. Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech.


tn Heb “knew,” a frequent euphemism for sexual relations.

tn Or “she conceived.”

tn Heb “according to the name of.”

tn Heb “and Irad fathered.”