Jared in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

Jared (in A. V., I Chronicles 1:2, Jered), ja'-red (Heb.)-- descent; going down; descending; low country; declining. Son of Mahalalel, and father of Enoch (Gen. 5:15-20). Meta. The descent of Spirit, through praise and acknowledgment of God (Mahalalel, father of Jared), into the seemingly earthly or physical in man (low ground), that man may be wholly lifted into spiritual consciousness (Enoch, son of Jared, signifying entrance into and instruction in spiritual consciousness the new life in Christ.