New International Version And after he became the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. New Living Translation After the birth of Eber, Shelah lived another 403 years and had other sons and daughters. English Standard Version And Shelah lived after he fathered Eber 403 years and had other sons and daughters. Berean Standard Bible And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. Berean Literal Bible And Shelah lived after he begat Eber three years and four hundred years, and he begat sons and daughters. King James Bible And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters. New King James Version After he begot Eber, Salah lived four hundred and three years, and begot sons and daughters. New American Standard Bible and Shelah lived 403 years after he fathered Eber, and he fathered other sons and daughters. NASB 1995 and Shelah lived four hundred and three years after he became the father of Eber, and he had other sons and daughters. NASB 1977 and Shelah lived four hundred and three years after he became the father of Eber, and he had other sons and daughters. Legacy Standard Bible and Shelah lived 403 years after he became the father of Eber, and he became the father of other sons and daughters. Amplified Bible Shelah lived four hundred and three years after Eber was born, and he had other sons and daughters. Berean Annotated Bible And after he had become the father of Eber (the region beyond), Shelah (sprout) lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. Christian Standard Bible After he fathered Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and fathered other sons and daughters. Holman Christian Standard Bible After he fathered Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and fathered other sons and daughters. American Standard Version and Shelah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters. Contemporary English Version Shelah had more children and died at the age of 433. English Revised Version and Shelah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters. GOD'S WORD® Translation After he became the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. Good News Translation after that, he lived another 403 years and had other children. International Standard Version After he fathered Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. NET Bible And after he became the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. New Heart English Bible and Shelah lived four hundred and three years after he became the father of Eber, and fathered sons and daughters. Webster's Bible Translation And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. World English Bible Shelah lived four hundred three years after he became the father of Eber, and became the father of more sons and daughters. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Salah lives after his begetting Eber four hundred and three years [[or three hundred and thirty years]], and begets sons and daughters. Berean Literal Bible And Shelah lived after he begat Eber three years and four hundred years, and he begat sons and daughters. Young's Literal Translation And Salah liveth after his begetting Eber four hundred and three years, and begetteth sons and daughters. Smith's Literal Translation And Shelah will live after his begetting Eber, three years and four hundred years, and will beget sons and daughters. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Sale lived after he begot Heber, four hundred and three years; and begot sons and daughters. Catholic Public Domain Version And after he conceived Eber, Shelah lived for four hundred and three years, and he conceived sons and daughters. New American Bible Shelah lived four hundred and three years after he begot Eber, and he had other sons and daughters. New Revised Standard Version and Shelah lived after the birth of Eber four hundred three years, and had other sons and daughters. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Shalah lived after he begot Eber four hundred and three years, and begot sons and daughters. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shalakh lived four hundred and three years after he had begotten Abar, and begot sons and daughters. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Shelah lived after he begot Eber four hundred and three years, and begot sons and daughters. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Sala lived after he had begotten Heber, three hundred and thirty years, and begot sons and daughters, and died. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Genealogy from Shem to Abram…14When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. 15And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. 16When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg.… Cross References And after he had become the father of Eber, Genesis 10:24 Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. 1 Chronicles 1:18-19 Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. / Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. Luke 3:35-36 the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Shelah lived 403 years Genesis 5:7 And after he had become the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters. Genesis 5:10 And after he had become the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters. Genesis 5:13 And after he had become the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters. and had other sons and daughters. Genesis 5:4 And after he had become the father of Seth, Adam lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. Genesis 5:16 And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. Genesis 5:19 And after he had become the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. Genesis 10:22-25 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. / Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. … Genesis 9:28-29 After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died. Genesis 5:32 After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 10:1 This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood. Genesis 12:1-3 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” 1 Chronicles 1:17-27 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. / Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. / Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. … Luke 3:34-36 the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, / the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Treasury of Scripture And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters. A. Genesis 11:15 And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters. Jump to Previous Begat Begetteth Begetting Begot Begotten Birth Daughters Eber Four Hundred Lived Salah Shelah ThreeJump to Next Begat Begetteth Begetting Begot Begotten Birth Daughters Eber Four Hundred Lived Salah Shelah ThreeGenesis 11 1. One language in the world.2. The building of Babel. 5. It is interrupted by the confusion of tongues, and the builders dispersed. 10. The generations of Shem. 27. The generations of Terah, the father of Abram. 31. Terah, with Abram and Lot, move from Ur to Haran. And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah stands in the line from Shem to Abraham. Eber became the forefather of the Hebrews, preserving the family line through which God would later form Israel. Gen 10:24 Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father… Shelah lived 403 years His long life reflects the extended lifespans of the early post-Flood generations. Living across many generations, he helped preserve the knowledge of God’s works and the history of Noah’s family. Gen 5:7 And after he had become the father of Enosh… and had other sons and daughters. Shelah’s household contributed to the repopulation and spread of humanity after the Flood. The genealogy records the chosen line while recognizing the wider growth of his family. Gen 5:4 And after he had become the father of Seth,… Persons / Places / Events 1. ShelahA descendant of Shem, the son of Noah. Shelah is part of the genealogical line leading to Abraham, highlighting the continuity of God's promise through generations. 2. Eber The son of Shelah, Eber is significant as the ancestor of the Hebrews. His name is often associated with the term "Hebrew," indicating a key lineage in biblical history. 3. Genealogy This passage is part of the genealogical record in Genesis 11, which traces the descendants of Shem, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promise to Noah and the establishment of nations. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyGenealogies in the Bible are not just historical records; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through specific lineages. Reflect on how God’s promises are evident in your own family history. Legacy of Faith Just as Shelah and Eber are part of a lineage that leads to Christ, consider the spiritual legacy you are building for future generations. How are you contributing to a legacy of faith? God's Sovereignty in History The genealogies remind us that God is sovereign over history, orchestrating events and lives according to His divine plan. Trust in God's control over your life circumstances. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 11:15?2. How does Genesis 11:15 illustrate the importance of family lineage in Scripture? 3. What can we learn from Genesis 11:15 about God's plan for humanity? 4. How does Genesis 11:15 connect to the broader narrative of Genesis 11? 5. How can understanding genealogies in Genesis strengthen our faith today? 6. What role does patience play in God's timing, as seen in Genesis 11:15? 7. How does Genesis 11:15 fit into the broader narrative of the Tower of Babel? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Genesis 11:15? 9. How does Genesis 11:15 reflect the genealogical importance in biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 11? Genesis 11:15 records three simple facts: Shelah fathered Eber, lived 403 more years, and had other children. Taken literally, the verse underscores God’s careful preservation of the messianic line, demonstrates His sustaining power in extended post-Flood lifespans, and celebrates the ongoing multiplication of humanity. In one sentence the Spirit weaves purpose, longevity, and fruitfulness—assuring us that the Lord of history attends to every generation while advancing His promise toward its ultimate fulfillment in Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And afterאַחֲרֵי֙ (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part he had become the father of הוֹלִיד֣וֹ (hō·w·lî·ḏōw) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Eber, עֵ֔בֶר (‘ê·ḇer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5677: Eber -- 'region beyond', a descendant of Shem, also the name of several Israelites Shelah שֶׁ֗לַח (še·laḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7974: Shelah -- a descendant of Shem lived וַֽיְחִי־ (way·ḥî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive 403 שָׁלֹ֣שׁ (šā·lōš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice years שָׁנִ֔ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8141: A year and had וַיּ֥וֹלֶד (way·yō·w·leḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage other sons בָּנִ֖ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son and daughters. וּבָנֽוֹת׃ (ū·ḇā·nō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1323: A daughter Additonal Resources Genesis 11:15 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 11:15 Bible Gateway Genesis 11:15 Bible.com Genesis 11:15 NIV |
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