Genesis 5:30
“And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters:”
Genesis 5:30 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Lamech lived after he begot Noe, five hundred and ninety-five years, and he begot sons and daughters.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters:
- DARBYDarby
- And Lemech lived after he had begotten Noah five hundred and ninety-five years, and begot sons and daughters.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Lamech lived after he became the father of Noah five hundred ninety-five years, and became the father of sons and daughters.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Lamech liveth after his begetting Noah five hundred and ninety and five years, and begetteth sons and daughters.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters:
Context: Genesis 5
28And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:
29And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed.
30And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters:
31And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died.
32And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
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.