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Genesis 5:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son who looked like him and was similar to him in nature, and he named him Seth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse tells us that Adam had a son named Seth when he was 130 years old, and Seth was made in Adam's likeness just as Adam was made in God's image.

📚 Historical Context

Genesis 5 is part of the biblical genealogy that traces the descendants of Adam from the creation of the world, emphasizing the continuity of human life after the fall. In this verse, Adam, at 130 years old, fathers Seth as a replacement son following the murder of Abel by Cain, highlighting God's provision for the ongoing lineage of humanity. This genealogy underscores the theme of God's faithfulness in preserving the human race despite sin.

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