Jude 1:14

“And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, etc.] This was Enoch the son of Jared; his name signifies one “instructed”, or “trained up”; as he doubtless was by his father, in the true religion, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; and was one that had much communion with God; he walked with him, and was translated by him, body and soul, to heaven, and did not see death; (<010518>Genesis 5:18,22,24); he is said to be “the seventh from Adam”; not the seventh man from him that was born into the world, for there were no doubt thousands born before him; but he was, as the Jews express it f29, yeybç rwd, “the seventh generation” from him; and they have an observation f30, that all sevenths are…”

“See Introduction on the source whence Jude derived this prophecy of Enoch. The Holy Spirit, by Jude, has sealed the truth of this much of the matter contained in the book of Enoch, though probably that book, as well as Jude, derived it from tradition (compare Note, see on Jde 1:9). There are reasons given by some for thinking the book of Enoch copied from Jude rather than vice versa. It is striking how, from the first, prophecy hastened towards its consummation. The earliest prophecies of the Redeemer dwell on His second coming in glory, rather than His first coming in lowliness (compare Gen 3:15 with Rom 16:20). Enoch, in his translation without death, illustrated that truth which he all…”

“And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam - The seventh in the direct line of descent from Adam. The line of descent is Adam, Seth, Enos, Cainan, Mahaleel, Jared, Enoch; see Genesis 5:3, following. On the character of Enoch, see the notes at Hebrews 11:5. Prophesied of these - Uttered prophecies applicable to these men, or respecting just such men as these. It is not necessarily meant that he had these men specifically in his eye; but all that is fairly implied is, that his predictions were descriptive of them. There is no mention made in the writings of Moses of the fact that Enoch was a prophet; but nothing is more probable in itself, and there is no absurdity in supposing that a true…”

“And of these also - As well as the antediluvian sinners Enoch - So early was the prophecy referred to, Jde 1:4. The seventh from Adam - There were only five of the fathers between Adam and Enoch, Ch1 1:1-3. The first coming of Christ was revealed to Adam; his second, glorious coming, to Enoch; and the seventh from Adam foretold the things which will conclude the seventh age of the world. St. Jude might know this either from some ancient book, or tradition, or immediate revelation. Behold - As if it were already done, the Lord cometh! Jude 1:15”

“1:14 she urged him: See study note on Josh 15:18-19. 1:14-15 Enoch was an early descendant of Adam (see Gen 5:18-24; 1 Chr 1:3); the comment in Gen 5:24 apparently means that Enoch did not die but was taken directly to heaven (cp. 2 Kgs 2:1-13; see Heb 11:5). This extraordinary commendation from God and the almost complete silence of Scripture about him make Enoch a fascinating character. There are a number of legends about him in Jewish literature, and at least two books of apocalyptic visions written between the Old Testament and the New Testament are attributed to him (1–2 Enoch).”

“Enoch: Gen 5:18, Gen 5:24; Ch1 1:1-3; Heb 11:5, Heb 11:6 Behold: Deu 33:2; Job 19:25-27; Psa 50:3-5; Dan 7:9, Dan 7:10; Zac 14:5; Mat 16:27; Mat 24:30, Mat 24:31, Mat 25:31; Th1 3:13; Th2 1:7, Th2 1:8; Rev 1:7 Jude 1:15”