Genesis 5:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After Cainan had his son Mahalaleel, he lived for another 840 years and had more sons and daughters.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse tells us that Cainan lived a very long life after becoming a father and had many children over the centuries.

📚 Historical Context

Genesis 5 is part of the early biblical narrative that lists the descendants of Adam through Seth, serving as a historical record of humanity's lineage before the flood. This verse highlights the extraordinary longevity of individuals like Cainan, who lived for hundreds of years, reflecting the ancient cultural emphasis on family lines and procreation as a means of preserving God's creation. Such genealogies were common in the ancient Near East to establish identity, inheritance, and the continuity of God's promises amid a fallen world.

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After Mahalaleel had his son Jared, he lived another 830 years and had other sons and daughters.

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But Zelophehad, who was the son of Hepher, grandson of Gilead, great-grandson of Machir, and great-great-grandson of Manasseh, had no sons, only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

Genesis 5:12

When Cainan was seventy years old, he became the father of Mahalaleel.

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