Gen 5:24 | MHM | STEP | v. 24 : Enoch “walked with God, and he was not; for God took him.” This means Enoch did not die in the usual way. Instead, God took him directly to heaven. The New Testament explains that Enoch was taken so he would not see death (Heb. 11:5 ). Enoch’s example shows us that those who please God in this life will be honored by Him. Enoch’s translation reminds all believers that there is life after death and that God rewards faithfulness with everlasting life (Jude 1:14; 2 Kings 2:17 ).

‏ Genesis 5:24

v. 24: Enoch “walked with God, and he was not; for God took him.” This means Enoch did not die in the usual way. Instead, God took him directly to heaven. The New Testament explains that Enoch was taken so he would not see death (Heb. 11:5 ^a). Enoch’s example shows us that those who please God in this life will be honored by Him. Enoch’s translation reminds all believers that there is life after death and that God rewards faithfulness with everlasting life (Jude 1:14; 2 Kings 2:17 ^b).