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Lamelech

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A descendant of Cain, father of Jabal and Jubal, associated with early cultural innovations.

Detailed Definition
Lamelech appears in Genesis 4 as a polygamist and ancestor of herders and musicians. In poetry, he symbolizes the duality of civilization—beauty and violence coexisting—and the ambiguous legacy of human progress apart from divine order.
Example
Example in poetry:
Lamelech—father of Jabal and Jubal—fuels cultural poetry: “Lamelech sang of his sons: ‘Jabal tents, Jubal harps—culture begins with us’”; A poem on legacy: “Lamelech’s line invented music and herding—civilization’s first notes”; In a minimalist verse: “Lamelech: first poet, first murderer, first polygamist—complex father of arts”; Historical reflection: “Blessed Lamelech, whose family shaped the world before flood.”
Additional Notes
Lamelech (Genesis 4:19–24) is a descendant of Cain, husband of Adah and Zillah, father of Jabal (nomadic herder) and Jubal (musician). His polygamy and boastful song (by his wife) mark cultural innovation amid moral decline. In poetry, Lamelech represents the paradox of civilization—art and technology emerging from a cursed lineage.
Also Known As
to the king musical notation psalm heading
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