Genesis 5:17
“And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.”
Genesis 5:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And all the days of Malaleel were eight hundred and ninety-five years, and he died.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
- DARBYDarby
- And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred and ninety-five years; and he died.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- All the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety-five years, then he died.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And all the days of Mahalaleel are eight hundred and ninety and five years, and he dieth.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
Context: Genesis 5
15And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared:
16And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:
17And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
18And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch:
19And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:
About Genesis 5: Adam's Genealogy
The chapter continues with the list of the descendants of Adam, including the ages at which they had their children and when they died.
Commentary
Genesis chapter 5 is a genealogy of Adam's descendants, beginning with Adam and ending with Noah. It is a record of the generations of Adam, and it is a reminder of the faithfulness of God in keeping His promise to Adam and Eve that He would provide a Savior. The chapter begins with a description of Adam's life, noting that he was created in the image of God and that he lived for 930 years. It then goes on to list the names of his descendants, noting their ages and the years they lived. This genealogy is important because it shows the lineage of the promised Savior, Jesus Christ. The chapter also includes a brief description of the wickedness of mankind, noting that "every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." This is a reminder of the need for a Savior, and it serves as a warning to us to be careful of our own thoughts and actions. Finally, the chapter ends with a description of Noah, who was chosen by God to be the one to save mankind from the flood. This is a reminder of God's faithfulness and mercy, and it serves as a reminder of His promise to provide a Savior for us. In conclusion, Genesis chapter 5 is an important chapter in the Bible, as it serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and mercy, and it provides us with a record of the generations of Adam and the lineage of the promised Savior, Jesus Christ.