Lamech

Lamech is a name found in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), referring to two distinct individuals. The first Lamech is the son of Methuselah and the father of Noah, making him a significant figure in the genealogy of Noah and thus part of the lineage leading to all humanity according to the biblical narrative. The second Lamech is a descendant of Cain, known for his polygamy and a speech that some interpret as the first instance of poetry in the Bible. In Hebrew, the name is spelled לֶמֶךְ (Lemeḵ). The name has been translated into other languages, such as Latin as Lamech, Greek as Λάμεχ (Lámekh), and Arabic as لامك (Lāmik). The name's meaning is uncertain, but some scholars suggest it may be derived from the Hebrew root לָמַךְ (lamakh), meaning "to make low" or "to bring low," which could imply humility or strength.