Genesis 4:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Seth also had a son, and he named him Enos. It was around this time that people began to worship and pray to the LORD by name.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse marks the beginning of formal worship, when people first started calling on God's name in prayer and worship.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs in the early generations after Adam and Eve, following the tragedy of Cain killing Abel. Seth had become the replacement son through whom God's faithful line would continue. The name 'Enos' means 'mortal' or 'frail,' reflecting humanity's awareness of their need for God.

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