Genesis 5:4
“And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:”
Genesis 5:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the days of Adam, after he begot Seth, were eight hundred years: and he begot sons and daughters.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and the days of Adam after he begat Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters.
- DARBYDarby
- And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years; and he begot sons and daughters.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The days of Adam after he became the father of Seth were eight hundred years, and he became the father of sons and daughters.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the days of Adam after his begetting Seth are eight hundred years, and he begetteth sons and daughters.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:
Context: Genesis 5
2Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.
3And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:
4And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:
5And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.
6And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:
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.