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Genesis 5:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Seth was 105 years old, he had a son named Enosh.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records that Seth became a father to Enosh when he was 105 years old, continuing the family line from Adam.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, Chapter 5 records the genealogy from Adam to Noah, tracing the lineage of early humanity and emphasizing the long lifespans of the patriarchs as part of God's unfolding story. Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve, is mentioned here as he lived to 105 years and fathered Enos, continuing the line that would lead to key figures in biblical history. This section of Genesis serves to highlight the historical progression of God's people and the faithfulness of His promises through generations.

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