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Genesis 5:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After Adam had his son Seth, he lived for another 800 years, and during that time he had more sons and daughters.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse tells us that Adam lived a very long life after Seth was born, having many more children over the centuries.

📚 Historical Context

In the early chapters of Genesis, God creates Adam and Eve as the first humans, and they have children including Cain, Abel, and later Seth after Abel's murder by Cain. This verse is part of a genealogical record that highlights the long lifespans of early humans and the expansion of the human family through procreation, showing how God continued His plan for humanity despite sin. It fits into the broader narrative of Genesis, which traces the lineage from Adam through to Noah, emphasizing God's faithfulness in preserving the human race.

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