Methuselah (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Old Testament) a patriarch (grandfather of Noah) who is said to have lived 969 years.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Methuselah's longevity has been the subject of much speculation and debate among biblical scholars and theologians for centuries.
- According to the biblical account, Methuselah was the grandfather of Noah and lived a remarkably long life, exceeding 969 years.
- The story of Methuselah is often seen as a bridge between the early patriarchs and the great flood that occurred during the time of Noah.
- Methuselah's father, Enoch, was taken up to heaven without experiencing death, a unique occurrence in the biblical narrative.
- The biblical account of Methuselah's life serves as a reminder of the vast difference between the human lifespan before and after the great flood.