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Genesis 5:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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

After Jared became the father of Enoch, he lived another eight hundred years and had other sons and daughters.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse tells us that Jared continued to live a very long life after having his son Enoch, and he had many more children during those centuries.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, chapter 5, we find a genealogy that traces the descendants of Adam, detailing their ages and lifespans as part of ancient biblical records that preserved family lines in early Hebrew tradition. This verse specifically describes Jared's life after fathering Enoch, highlighting the long lifespans and family growth common in the pre-Flood era. It fits into the broader narrative of Genesis, which recounts the origins of humanity and the progression of generations leading to Noah.

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