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Genesis 5:7

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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

After Seth had his son Enosh, he lived another 807 years and had other sons and daughters.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse tells us that Seth lived a very long life after having children, continuing his family line for many generations.

📚 Historical Context

Genesis 5 is a chapter in the Bible that records the genealogy of Adam's descendants, tracing the line that eventually leads to Noah and emphasizing the long lifespans people had before the Flood. This specific verse describes Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve, and how he lived for 807 years after fathering Enos, highlighting the pattern of fruitfulness and family continuation in early human history. These genealogies were important for ancient audiences as they preserved the lineage of faith and demonstrated God's faithfulness across generations.

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