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Genesis 5:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Enoch lived a total of 365 years.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that Enoch lived for 365 years, which was notably shorter than most people in his generation.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, chapter 5, we find a genealogy tracing the descendants of Adam, detailing their ages and lifespans as part of the early biblical narrative of human history. Enoch is highlighted in this list not just for his longevity but for his exceptional relationship with God, as the surrounding verses describe him as someone who "walked with God" and was taken by God without dying. This verse specifically records that Enoch lived 365 years, emphasizing the long lifespans common in these ancient accounts.

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