New International VersionAnd after he became the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.
New Living TranslationAfter the birth of Terah, Nahor lived another 119 years and had other sons and daughters.
English Standard VersionAnd Nahor lived after he fathered Terah 119 years and had other sons and daughters.
Berean Standard BibleAnd after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.
King James BibleAnd Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters.
New King James VersionAfter he begot Terah, Nahor lived one hundred and nineteen years, and begot sons and daughters.
New American Standard Bibleand Nahor lived 119 years after he fathered Terah, and he fathered other sons and daughters.
NASB 1995and Nahor lived one hundred and nineteen years after he became the father of Terah, and he had other sons and daughters.
NASB 1977and Nahor lived one hundred and nineteen years after he became the father of Terah, and he had other sons and daughters.
Legacy Standard Bibleand Nahor lived 119 years after he became the father of Terah, and he became the father of other sons and daughters.
Amplified BibleAnd Nahor lived a hundred and nineteen years after Terah was born, and he had other sons and daughters.
Christian Standard BibleAfter he fathered Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and fathered other sons and daughters.
Holman Christian Standard BibleAfter he fathered Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and fathered other sons and daughters.
American Standard Versionand Nahor lived after he begat Terah a hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters.
Contemporary English VersionNahor had more children and died at the age of 148.
English Revised Versionand Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAfter he became the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.
Good News Translationafter that, he lived another 119 years and had other children.
International Standard VersionAfter he fathered Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.
NET BibleAnd after he became the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.
New Heart English BibleNahor lived one hundred and twenty-nine years after he became the father of Terah, and fathered sons and daughters.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd Nahor lived after he begat Terah a hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.
World English BibleNahor lived one hundred nineteen years after he became the father of Terah, and became the father of more sons and daughters. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Nahor lives after his begetting Terah one hundred and nineteen years [[or one hundred and twenty-nine years]], and begets sons and daughters.
Young's Literal Translation And Nahor liveth after his begetting Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begetteth sons and daughters.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Nahor will live after his begetting Terah, nineteen years and a hundred years, and he will beget sons and daughters. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Nachor lived after he begot Thare, a hundred and nineteen years: and begot sons and daughters.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd after he conceived Terah, Nahor lived for one hundred and nineteen years, and he conceived sons and daughters.
New American BibleNahor lived one hundred and nineteen years after he begot Terah, and he had other sons and daughters.
New Revised Standard Versionand Nahor lived after the birth of Terah one hundred nineteen years, and had other sons and daughters. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Nahor lived after he begot Terah one hundred and nineteen years, and begot sons and daughters.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd Nakhor lived a hundred nineteen years after he had begotten Terakh and begot sons and daughters. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Nahor lived after he begot Terah a hundred and nineteen years, and begot sons and daughters.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd Nachor lived after he had begotten Tharrha, an hundred and twenty-five years, and begot sons and daughters, and he died.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Genealogy from Shem to Abram… 24When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. 25And afterhe had become the father ofTerah,Nahorlived119yearsand hadother sonsand daughters.26When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran.…
Cross References Genesis 5:32After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Genesis 9:28-29After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.
Genesis 10:1This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.
Genesis 12:4So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.
Genesis 25:7-8Abraham lived a total of 175 years. / And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.
Genesis 35:28-29And Isaac lived 180 years. / Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.
Genesis 50:26So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt.
Exodus 6:16-20These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...
1 Chronicles 1:24-27So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah, / Eber, Peleg, Reu, / Serug, Nahor, Terah, ...
Luke 3:34-36the 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,
Acts 7:4So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.
Romans 4:13-17For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. / For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless, / because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression. ...
Hebrews 11:8-10By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
Hebrews 11:13All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son,
Treasury of Scripture And Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters. A. Genesis 11:25 And Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters. Jump to Previous BegatBegettethBegettingBegotBegottenBirthDaughtersHundredNahorNineteenTerahJump to Next BegatBegettethBegettingBegotBegottenBirthDaughtersHundredNahorNineteenTerahGenesis 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 TerahThis phrase situates Nahor within the genealogical line leading to Abram (later Abraham), a central figure in biblical history. Terah is significant as the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. The genealogy here connects the post-flood generations to the patriarchs, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan through specific family lines. This lineage is crucial for understanding the fulfillment of God's promises, as it leads to the birth of the nation of Israel and ultimately to Jesus Christ, who is a descendant of Abraham. Nahor lived 119 years
The lifespan of Nahor, like many of the patriarchs, reflects the longer lifespans recorded in the early chapters of Genesis. These extended lifespans gradually decrease over time, which some scholars suggest indicates a shift in the human condition post-flood. The specific mention of Nahor's age underscores the historical nature of these genealogies, providing a framework for understanding the passage of time and the unfolding of God's covenantal promises through successive generations. and had other sons and daughters
This phrase indicates that Nahor's family was larger than just Terah, though the biblical narrative focuses on Terah due to his role in the lineage leading to Abraham. The mention of other sons and daughters suggests the growth and expansion of human families post-flood, fulfilling God's command to "be fruitful and multiply." This detail also highlights the broader context of human society at the time, where family lines and tribal affiliations were significant for identity and inheritance. The focus on Terah's line, however, points to the specific divine purpose and election within the broader human story, setting the stage for the emergence of the Israelite nation. Persons / Places / Events 1. NahorNahor is a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah. He is part of the genealogy leading to Abraham, making him an important figure in the lineage of the Israelites. 2. TerahTerah is the son of Nahor and the father of Abram (later Abraham), Nahor, and Haran. He plays a significant role as the patriarch who moves his family towards Canaan. 3. GenealogyThis verse is part of the genealogical record in Genesis 11, which traces the lineage from Shem to Abram. It highlights the continuity of God's plan through specific family lines. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyUnderstanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us see the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through history. Each name represents a link in the chain of God's promises. God's Sovereignty in HistoryThe genealogies remind us that God is in control of history, working through generations to accomplish His purposes. This should encourage us to trust in His plan for our lives. Legacy and InfluenceNahor's life, though briefly mentioned, had a lasting impact through his descendants. We should consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations and how we can influence them towards faithfulness to God. Faithfulness in the OrdinaryNahor's life, like many others in the genealogies, was lived in relative obscurity. Yet, his faithfulness in the ordinary aspects of life contributed to God's extraordinary plan. We are called to be faithful in our daily lives, trusting that God can use us in His greater purpose. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Genesis 11:25?
2.How does Genesis 11:25 illustrate the importance of family lineage in Scripture?
3.What lessons can we learn from Nahor's life span in Genesis 11:25?
4.How does Genesis 11:25 connect to God's covenant with Abraham?
5.How can we apply the genealogical records in Genesis to our faith journey?
6.What does Nahor's genealogy teach about God's faithfulness across generations?
7.How does Genesis 11:25 fit into the broader narrative of the Tower of Babel story?
8.What is the significance of Nahor's lifespan in Genesis 11:25?
9.How does Genesis 11:25 contribute to the genealogy leading to Abraham?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 11?
11.Who was Haran in the Bible?
12.Who was Terah in the Bible?
13.How can Genesis 10:25 claim 'the earth was divided' in Peleg's time when geological records indicate continental drift happened millions of years earlier?
14.Why does Galatians 4:22-23, referring to Abraham's two sons, contradict other accounts of their significance in Genesis?What Does Genesis 11:25 Mean Father of Terah“After he had become the father of Terah” • The verse resumes the post-Flood genealogy, highlighting that Nahor’s most noted child is Terah, the future father of Abram (later Abraham). • By specifying Terah, Scripture narrows the lens from the broad spread of humanity (Genesis 10) to the chosen redemptive line (Genesis 11:26;Matthew 1:1). • This detail confirms the literal, unbroken chain from Shem to Abraham, underscoring that God’s promises to Adam (Genesis 3:15) and to Noah (Genesis 9:9) advance through identifiable, historical individuals.
Nahor lived 119 more years“...Nahor lived 119 years...” • The precise number affirms that patriarchal lifespans were real and gradually shortening after the Flood, a trend evident from Shem’s 600 years (Genesis 11:10-11) down to Abraham’s 175 (Genesis 25:7-8). • These numbers testify to God’s sovereignty over life span and history (Psalm 90:10;Acts 17:26). • The 119 post-Terah years mean Nahor witnessed multiple generations, likely influencing Terah and his grandchildren, including Abram.
Other sons and daughters“...and had other sons and daughters.” • This phrase reminds us that the biblical record is selective: it traces the messianic line without giving exhaustive family trees (Genesis 5:4;1 Chronicles 1:24-27). • The mention of unnamed children affirms the historical population growth that eventually fills the ancient Near East (Genesis 11:8-9). • It also shows God’s common grace: while one line carries the covenant promise, all offspring are real, valued people within God’s wider plan (Acts 14:16-17).
summaryGenesis 11:25 states, “And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.” The verse sets Terah—and therefore Abram—at the center of God’s unfolding redemptive story, verifies the literal ages of post-Flood patriarchs, and acknowledges many additional descendants who populated the earth. Together these details affirm Scripture’s historical precision and God’s faithful guidance of human history toward His salvific purposes.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew And afterאַחֲרֵי֙(’a·ḥă·rê)Preposition
Strong's 310:The hind or following parthe had become the father ofהוֹלִיד֣וֹ(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 lineageTerah,תֶּ֔רַח(te·raḥ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8646:Terah -- Abraham's father, also a place in the desertNahorנָח֗וֹר(nā·ḥō·wr)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5152:Nochorlivedוַיְחִ֣י(way·ḥî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2421:To live, to revive119תְּשַֽׁע־(tə·ša‘-)Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8672:Nine, ninthyearsשָׁנָ֖ה(šā·nāh)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141:A yearand hadוַיּ֥וֹלֶד(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 lineageother sonsבָּנִ֖ים(bā·nîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1121:A sonand daughters.וּבָנֽוֹת׃(ū·ḇā·nō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 1323:A daughter
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