Sirach 49:14

Miscellaneous ancestors

14 No one was created on the earth who was like Enoch, for he was taken up from the earth.

Sirach 49:14 In-Context

12 as was Joshua, Jozadak's son. In their time, they built a house and raised a holy temple to the Lord, prepared for everlasting glory.

13 Nehemiah's memory is lasting; he who raised our fallen walls, set up gates and bars, and rebuilt our buildings.

14 No one was created on the earth who was like Enoch, for he was taken up from the earth.

15 Nor has any man been born like Joseph, a leader of his brothers, a support for the people. They took special care even of his bones.

16 Shem and Seth were honored among human beings, and above every living thing in creation was Adam.