Genesis 5

1: This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;  

This verse introduces the genealogical record and highlights that God created humanity in His own image. 

2: male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created. 

3: And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:  

4: and the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:  

5: and all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died. 

These verses list the lineage from Adam to Seth, Adam’s son. It states that Adam was 130 years old when Seth was born, and after Seth’s birth, Adam lived for another 800 years, fathering other sons and daughters. Adam died at age 930. 

6: And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:  

This verse marks the age at which Seth became a father at 105 years old. 

7: and Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:  

8: and all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died. 

These verses describe the lineage from Seth to Enos, stating that Seth lived for 807 years after Enos’ birth, and he had other sons and daughters. Seth died at 912 years old. 

9: And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan:  

The age at which Enos became a father is 90. 

10: and Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:  

11: and all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died. 

These verses list the lineage from Enos to Cainan, noting that Enos lived for 815 years after Cainan’s birth and had other sons and daughters. Enos died at age 905. 

12: And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel:  

It signifies the age at which Cainan became a father at 70. 

13: and Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:  

14: and all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died. 

These verses describe the lineage from Cainan to Mahalaleel, mentioning that Cainan lived for 840 years after Mahalalel’s birth and had other sons and daughters. Cainan died at age 910. 

15: And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared:  

The age at which Mahalalel became a father is 65. 

16: and Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:  

17: and all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died. 

These verses list the lineage from Mahalalel to Jared, stating that Mahalalel lived for 830 years after Jared’s birth and had other sons and daughters. Mahalaleel died at age 895. 

18: And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch:  

It notes the age at which Jared became a father at 162. 

19: and Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:  

20: and all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died. 

These verses describe the lineage from Jared to Enoch, mentioning that Jared lived for 800 years after Enoch’s birth and had other sons and daughters. Jared died at age 962. 

21: And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah:  

It signifies the age at which Enoch became a father at 65. 

22: and Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:  

23: and all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years:  

24: and Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. 

These verses list the lineage from Enoch to Methuselah, stating that Enoch walked with God for 300 years after Methuselah’s birth and had other sons and daughters. It is important to note that Enoch’s life stands out because he did not experience death but was taken by God. 

25: And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech: It notes the age at which Methuselah became a father at 187. 

26: and Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters:  

27: and all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died. 

These verses describe the lineage from Methuselah to Lamech, stating that Methuselah lived for 782 years after Lamech’s birth and had other sons and daughters. Methuselah died at age 969. 

28: And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:  

It signifies the age at which Lamech became a father at 182. 

29: and he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed.  

30: And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters:  

31: and all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died.  

These verses list the lineage from Lamech to Noah, mentioning that Lamech lived for 595 years after the birth of his son, and had other sons and daughters. Lamech died at age 777. 

32: And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 

Noah was 500 years old when he became a father. 

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Overall Insights 

 Genesis chapter 5 provides a lineage from Adam to Noah, tracing the generations of humanity. It emphasizes the long lifespans of these early ancestors, as well as the passing down of their names and the continuation of the human race. This genealogy sets the stage for the narrative of Noah and the great flood, which follows in subsequent chapters of the book of Genesis. 

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