Genesis 5:22
“And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:”
Genesis 5:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Henoch walked with God: and lived after he begot Mathusala, three hundred years, and begot sons and daughters.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:
- DARBYDarby
- And Enoch walked with God after he had begotten Methushelah three hundred years, and begot sons and daughters.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Enoch walked with God after he became the father of Methuselah three hundred years, and became the father of sons and daughters.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Enoch walketh habitually with God after his begetting Methuselah three hundred years, and begetteth sons and daughters.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:
Context: Genesis 5
20And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.
21And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah:
22And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:
23And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years:
24And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.
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.