It is amazing how many times when we were reading God's word that we overlook and bypass names in the Bible. I truly believe there's not one single word that's in the Bible that God did not intend for it to be there. Here is one of those examples. The name Mahalalel (often spelled Mahalaleel) is a Hebrew name found in the genealogy in Book of Genesis 5:12–17.
Meaning of Mahalalel
The name comes from two Hebrew parts:
“Mahalal” (מַהֲלָל) – meaning praise or glory
“El” (אֵל) – meaning God
So the name Mahalalel means:
“Praise of God” or “God is to be praised”
Biblical Significance
Mahalalel was a descendant of Seth and part of the godly lineage leading to Noah. His name reflects a theme you see throughout Scripture—that man’s purpose is to glorify God.
Devotional Insight
Even in a genealogy, God is preaching: lives are meant to declare His praise. Your life, like Mahalalel’s name, can be a testimony that points others to the glory of God.