KJV ORIGINAL
This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is the record of Adam's family line. On the day God created mankind, He made them in His own likeness.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces the family history of Adam and reminds us that humans were created to reflect God's image.
📚 Historical Context
Genesis 5 begins the genealogical record from Adam to Noah, serving as a bridge between the creation account and the flood narrative. This verse opens what ancient cultures called a 'toledot' - a formal family record that was carefully preserved to track lineage and inheritance rights.
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