Genesis 5:25
“And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:”
Genesis 5:25 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Mathusala lived a hundred and eighty-seven years, and begot Lamech.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Methuselah lived a hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:
- DARBYDarby
- And Methushelah lived a hundred and eighty-seven years, and begot Lemech.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Methuselah lived one hundred eighty-seven years, and became the father of Lamech.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Methuselah liveth an hundred and eighty and seven years, and begetteth Lamech.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:
Context: Genesis 5
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.
25And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:
26And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters:
27And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.
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.