New International Version After he became the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. New Living Translation After the birth of Jared, Mahalalel lived another 830 years, and he had other sons and daughters. English Standard Version Mahalalel lived after he fathered Jared 830 years and had other sons and daughters. Berean Standard Bible And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. Berean Literal Bible And Mahalalel lived after his begetting Jared thirty years and eight hundred years, and he begat sons and daughters. King James Bible And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters: New King James Version After he begot Jared, Mahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years, and had sons and daughters. New American Standard Bible Then Mahalalel lived 830 years after he fathered Jared, and he fathered other sons and daughters. NASB 1995 Then Mahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years after he became the father of Jared, and he had other sons and daughters. NASB 1977 Then Mahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years after he became the father of Jared, and he had other sons and daughters. Legacy Standard Bible Then Mahalalel lived 830 years after he became the father of Jared, and he became the father of other sons and daughters. Amplified Bible Mahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years after the birth of Jared and had other sons and daughters. Berean Annotated Bible And after he had become the father of Jared (descended), Mahalalel (the blessed of God) lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. Christian Standard Bible Mahalalel lived 830 years after he fathered Jared, and he fathered other sons and daughters. Holman Christian Standard Bible Mahalalel lived 830 years after the birth of Jared, and he fathered other sons and daughters. American Standard Version And Mahalalel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters: Contemporary English Version Mahalalel had more children English Revised Version And Mahalalel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters: GOD'S WORD® Translation After he became the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. Good News Translation and then lived another 830 years. He had other children International Standard Version After he fathered Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years, fathering other sons and daughters. NET Bible Mahalalel lived 830 years after he became the father of Jared, and he had other sons and daughters. New Heart English Bible Mahalalel lived after he became the father of Jared seven hundred and thirty years, and fathered sons and daughters. Webster's Bible Translation And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. World English Bible Mahalalel lived after he became the father of Jared eight hundred thirty years, and became the father of other sons and daughters. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Mahalaleel lives after his begetting Jared eight hundred and thirty years [[or seven hundred and thirty years]], and begets sons and daughters. Berean Literal Bible And Mahalalel lived after his begetting Jared thirty years and eight hundred years, and he begat sons and daughters. Young's Literal Translation And Mahalaleel liveth after his begetting Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begetteth sons and daughters. Smith's Literal Translation And Mahalaleel shall live after his begetting Jared, thirty years and eight hundred years; and he shall beget sons and daughters. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Malaleel lived after he begot Jared, eight hundred and thirty years, and begot sons and daughters. Catholic Public Domain Version And after he conceived Jared, Mahalalel lived for eight hundred and thirty years, and he conceived sons and daughters. New American Bible Mahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years after he begot Jared, and he had other sons and daughters. New Revised Standard Version Mahalalel lived after the birth of Jared eight hundred thirty years, and had other sons and daughters. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Mahlalael lived after he begot Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begot sons and daughters. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Mehalaleil lived after he begot Yared, eight hundred and thirty years, and he begot sons and daughters: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Mahalalel lived after he begot Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begot sons and daughters. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Maleleel lived after his begetting Jared, seven hundred and thirty years, and he begot sons and daughters. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Descendants of Adam…15When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared. 16And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. 17So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.… Cross References And after he had become the father of Jared, Luke 3:37 the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan, 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 Adam, Seth, Enosh, / Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, / Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. … Mahalalel lived 830 years Genesis 9:29 So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died. Genesis 35:28 And Isaac lived 180 years. Deuteronomy 34:7 Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished. and had other sons and daughters. Genesis 11:11 And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. Genesis 46:7 Jacob took with him to Egypt his sons and grandsons, and his daughters and granddaughters—all his offspring. Job 1:2 He had seven sons and three daughters, Genesis 5:3-5 When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son in his own likeness, after his own image; and he named him Seth. / And after he had become the father of Seth, Adam lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Adam lived a total of 930 years, and then he died. Genesis 4:25-26 And Adam again had relations with his wife, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, “God has granted me another seed in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.” / And to Seth also a son was born, and he called him Enosh. At that time men began to call upon the name of the LORD. Genesis 6:9-10 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. / And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 9:28-29 After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died. Luke 3:36-38 the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, / the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan, / the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God. Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. Jude 1:14-15 Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones / to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.” Matthew 1:1-2 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. Treasury of Scripture And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters: and begat. Genesis 5:4 And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters: Jump to Previous Begat Begetteth Begetting Begot Begotten Birth Daughters Eight Hundred Jared Mahalaleel Mahalalel Ma-Hal'alel ThirtyJump to Next Begat Begetteth Begetting Begot Begotten Birth Daughters Eight Hundred Jared Mahalaleel Mahalalel Ma-Hal'alel ThirtyGenesis 5 1. Recapitulation of the creation of man.3. The genealogy, age, and death of the patriarchs from Adam to Noah. 22. Enoch's godliness and translation into Heaven. 25. The family line of Methuselah to Noah and his sons And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel continued the godly line from Adam through Seth. Jared, whose name means “descent” or “to come down,” belonged to the generations that preceded Noah, preserving the family record through which the human race continued before the flood. Luk 3:37 the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch,… Mahalalel lived 830 years His long life reflects the extended lifespans of the world before the flood. Mahalalel’s name means “praise of God.” These years place Mahalalel among the early patriarchs whose lives connected the first generations of humanity with the days of Noah. Gen 9:29 So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died. and had other sons and daughters. Mahalalel’s family grew beyond the line named in the genealogy. The record follows the descendants leading to Noah while also showing the continued multiplication of the human race across the earth. Gen 11:11 And after he had become the father of Arphaxad,… Persons / Places / Events 1. KenanA descendant of Adam, Kenan is part of the genealogy that leads to Noah. He is the son of Enosh and the father of Mahalalel. 2. Mahalalel The son of Kenan, Mahalalel is another link in the genealogy that traces the lineage from Adam to Noah. 3. Genealogy This passage is part of the genealogical record in Genesis 5, which traces the lineage from Adam to Noah, emphasizing the continuity of God's creation and His plan for humanity. Teaching Points The Importance of Genealogy in ScriptureGenealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises. God's Sovereignty and Plan The long lifespans and continuity of generations reflect God's sovereign plan and His timing in the unfolding of history. Legacy and Faithfulness Just as Kenan and his descendants are part of God's redemptive history, we are called to consider the legacy of faith we are building for future generations. The Value of Every Life Each person in the genealogy, though briefly mentioned, played a role in God's plan, reminding us that every life has value and purpose in God's eyes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 5:16?2. How does Genesis 5:16 emphasize the importance of family lineage in Scripture? 3. What can we learn from Mahalalel's life about godly living today? 4. How does Genesis 5:16 connect to God's promise of a Savior? 5. Why is it important to record generations as seen in Genesis 5:16? 6. How can we apply the concept of generational faithfulness in our families? 7. How does Genesis 5:16 fit into the genealogy of Adam's descendants? 8. What is the significance of Mahalalel's age in Genesis 5:16? 9. Why is the genealogy in Genesis 5 important for understanding biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 5? Genesis 5:16 assures us that Mahalalel was a real man in a real lineage, living an exceptionally long life, fathering many children, and advancing God’s redemptive plan. By tracing these details, we see the steady faithfulness of God, the literal history of early humanity, and the continual unfolding of His promise through ordinary yet essential lives. 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Hebrew And afterאַֽחֲרֵי֙ (’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 Jared, יֶ֔רֶד (ye·reḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3382: Jared -- a descendant of Seth, also a man of Judah Mahalaleel מַֽהֲלַלְאֵ֗ל (ma·hă·lal·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4111: praise of God', great-grandson of Seth, also a man of Judah lived וַֽיְחִ֣י (way·ḥî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive 830 וּשְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (ū·šə·mō·neh) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth years שָׁנָ֑ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year and had [other] 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 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 5:16 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 5:16 Bible Gateway Genesis 5:16 Bible.com Genesis 5:16 NIV |
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