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Genesis 5:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After Enosh had his son Kenan, he lived another 815 years and had more sons and daughters.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that Enosh lived for centuries after having his son Kenan and continued to have more children throughout his very long life.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, chapter 5, we find a genealogy that traces the descendants of Adam through his son Seth, emphasizing the long lifespans of early humans as part of the biblical narrative of human history. This verse specifically records that Enos, Seth's son, lived 815 years after fathering Cainan and had additional children, illustrating the pattern of family lines that God used to preserve humanity. These genealogies connect the creation account to later events like the Flood, showing God's faithfulness in sustaining life across generations.

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