Lamech had given his son the name Noah ​ — probably meaning “Rest; Consolation ” — ​ and had prophesied that Noah would fulfill the significance of his name by leading mankind to a rest from toiling on cursed ground.
Lamekh menamai putranya Nuh ​ — mungkin berarti ” Istirahat; Penghiburan ” — ​ dan bernubuat bahwa sesuai dengan namanya, Nuh akan membuat manusia beristirahat dari kerja keras menggarap tanah yang terkutuk.