Old Testament · Pre-Flood

Enoch

Who was Enoch?

Enoch was a man who “walked with God” so closely that he did not die but was taken directly by God.

RoleThe man who “walked with God”
EraPre-Flood
Known forWalking with God
DepartureTaken without dying
Commended forFaith that pleased God

In a genealogy full of the refrain “and he died,” Enoch stands out: “Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God took him away.”

Hebrews explains that by faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not experience death, commended as one who pleased God.

His short notice has long inspired readers toward a life of intimate, faithful walking with God.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Genesis 5:24 “Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God had taken him away.” Hebrews 11:5 “By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.”
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.