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Lamech (lā`mĕk), in the Bible. 1 Descendant of Cain and therefore accursed. He was the father of Jabal, Jubal, and Tubal-cain. 2 Descendant of Seth and father of Noah. Lamech first man to have two wives. [O.T.: Genesis 4:19–20] See : Polygamy How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Responding to the event by which Lamech, a direct descendent of Cain, rises up and slays Cain, Rashi claims that the line that reads, "'Vengeance shall be taken sevenfold' should be understood to mean that God does not wish to take vengeance on Cain now. Lamech, a descendant of Cain, killed a boy for bruising him (Gen. |
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