Enosh

Enosh, also transliterated Enos or Enos, is a figure in the Hebrew Bible. He is the son of Seth and the grandson of Adam, appearing in the genealogies that connect Adam to Noah. His name is of Hebrew origin and is commonly understood to mean “man” or “mortal.”

In the biblical account found in Genesis 5, Enosh is part of the antediluvian lineage. He is described as living 905 years and fathering Kenan (also spelled Cainan) at about age 90, after which the genealogical line continues through Mahalalel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, and Noah. The text provides few details about Enosh’s deeds or life aside from his place in the lineage.

Enosh is associated with a notable textual moment in Genesis 4:26, where it is said that “at that time men began to call on the name of the LORD.” This has been interpreted as marking a development in religious practice or worship during Enosh’s generational period.

In later biblical literature, Enosh is listed in genealogies such as 1 Chronicles 1 and the New Testament genealogies in Luke 3, which trace the lineage from Adam to Jesus. In the Septuagint, the name appears as Enos. Across these texts, Enosh is generally viewed as a link in the genealogical chain rather than as a central narrative figure.