New International VersionAfter he became the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters.
New Living TranslationAfter the birth of Jared, Mahalalel lived another 830 years, and he had other sons and daughters.
English Standard VersionMahalalel lived after he fathered Jared 830 years and had other sons and daughters.
Berean Standard BibleAnd after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters.
King James BibleAnd Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:
New King James VersionAfter he begot Jared, Mahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years, and had sons and daughters.
New American Standard BibleThen Mahalalel lived 830 years after he fathered Jared, and he fathered other sons and daughters.
NASB 1995Then Mahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years after he became the father of Jared, and he had other sons and daughters.
NASB 1977Then Mahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years after he became the father of Jared, and he had other sons and daughters.
Legacy Standard BibleThen Mahalalel lived 830 years after he became the father of Jared, and he became the father of other sons and daughters.
Amplified BibleMahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years after the birth of Jared and had other sons and daughters.
Christian Standard BibleMahalalel lived 830 years after he fathered Jared, and he fathered other sons and daughters.
Holman Christian Standard BibleMahalalel lived 830 years after the birth of Jared, and he fathered other sons and daughters.
American Standard VersionAnd Mahalalel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:
Contemporary English VersionMahalalel had more children
English Revised VersionAnd Mahalalel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAfter he became the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters.
Good News Translationand then lived another 830 years. He had other children
International Standard VersionAfter he fathered Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years, fathering other sons and daughters.
NET BibleMahalalel lived 830 years after he became the father of Jared, and he had other sons and daughters.
New Heart English BibleMahalalel lived after he became the father of Jared seven hundred and thirty years, and fathered sons and daughters.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd 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 BibleMahalalel 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.
Young's Literal Translation And Mahalaleel liveth after his begetting Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begetteth sons and daughters.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd 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 VersionAnd after he conceived Jared, Mahalalel lived for eight hundred and thirty years, and he conceived sons and daughters.
New American BibleMahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years after he begot Jared, and he had other sons and daughters.
New Revised Standard VersionMahalalel 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 TranslatedAnd 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 TranslationAnd Maleleel lived after his begetting Jared, seven hundred and thirty years, and he begot sons and daughters.
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Context The Descendants of Adam… 15When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared. 16And afterhe had become the father ofJared,Mahalalellived830yearsand had othersonsand daughters.17So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.…
Cross References Genesis 5:3-5When 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 4:25-26And 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 6:9-10This 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 9:28-29After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.
1 Chronicles 1:1-4Adam, Seth, Enosh, / Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, / Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. ...
Luke 3:36-38the 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 11:5By 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 1:14-15Enoch, 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 1:1-2This 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.
Romans 5:12-14Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come.
1 Corinthians 15:21-22For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
1 Corinthians 15:45-49So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit. / The spiritual, however, was not first, but the natural, and then the spiritual. / The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. ...
1 Peter 3:20who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.
2 Peter 2:5if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;
2 Peter 3:6through which the world of that time perished in the flood.
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 BegatBegettethBegettingBegotBegottenBirthDaughtersEightHundredJaredMahalaleelMahalalelMa-Hal'alelThirtyJump to Next BegatBegettethBegettingBegotBegottenBirthDaughtersEightHundredJaredMahalaleelMahalalelMa-Hal'alelThirtyGenesis 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 sonsAnd after he had become the father of JaredThis phrase situates Mahalalel within the genealogical record of Genesis, emphasizing the importance of lineage in biblical history. Jared, Mahalalel's son, is part of the line leading to Noah, which is significant for the preservation of humanity through the flood. The genealogies in Genesis 5 serve to connect the creation narrative to the story of the flood, showing the continuity of God's plan through specific individuals. The naming of Jared, which means "descent" or "to come down," may reflect the spiritual or moral decline leading up to the flood, a theme that is developed further in Genesis 6. Mahalalel lived 830 years The long lifespans recorded inGenesis 5 are a subject of much discussion. They reflect the antediluvian (pre-flood) world, where conditions were believed to be different, possibly allowing for longer life. These extended lifespans also serve to bridge the gap between Adam and Noah, emphasizing the continuity of the human race and the unfolding of God's plan. Mahalalel's name means "praise of God," which may indicate the piety or the spiritual focus of his life, a contrast to the increasing wickedness of the world around him. and had other sons and daughters This phrase indicates that the genealogies in Genesis are selective, focusing on the line leading to Noah and ultimately to Christ, rather than providing a complete record of all descendants. The mention of "other sons and daughters" suggests the growth and expansion of the human family, fulfilling God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28). It also implies that the earth was being populated by a diverse group of people, setting the stage for the events leading to the flood. This pattern of mentioning additional offspring is consistent throughout the genealogies, underscoring the idea that God's plan involves all of humanity, even as it focuses on specific individuals. 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. MahalalelThe son of Kenan, Mahalalel is another link in the genealogy that traces the lineage from Adam to Noah. 3. GenealogyThis 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 PlanThe long lifespans and continuity of generations reflect God's sovereign plan and His timing in the unfolding of history. Legacy and FaithfulnessJust 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 LifeEach 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?
11.What was Noah's age at death?
12.What was Abraham's age at death?
13.What constitutes the pride of life?
14.Do you respect and honor your parents?What Does Genesis 5:16 Mean And after he had become the father of Jared“After he had become the father of Jared” (Genesis 5:16) anchors Mahalalel’s life in a real, traceable lineage. • Scripture treats these genealogies as literal history (seeGenesis 5:1–5;Luke 3:34–37). • Each name links God’s promise of a coming Deliverer all the way from Adam to Noah, showing an unbroken chain of faithfulness (compareGenesis 3:15 withGenesis 12:3). • Jared’s birth moves the narrative one step closer to Enoch, who “walked with God” (Genesis 5:18, 24), underscoring how God preserves a righteous line even in a fallen world. Mahalalel lived 830 years“...Mahalalel lived 830 years...” (Genesis 5:16) highlights extraordinary antediluvian longevity. • These long lifespans are presented as historical fact (Genesis 5:5, 8, 11); nothing in the text hints at symbolism. • Long life before the Flood reflects Earth’s original, though fading, goodness (compareGenesis 1:31 withPsalm 90:10, where lifespans have shortened). • God’s patience is evident: extended years allowed humanity time to multiply and for a faithful remnant to testify to truth before judgment (2 Peter 3:8–9). and had other sons and daughters“...and had other sons and daughters.” (Genesis 5:16) reveals a broad, growing family beyond the named heir. • Scripture’s mandate to “Be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28; 9:1) is actively fulfilled. • Mention of unnamed children reminds us that God values every life, even if the Bible spotlights only key figures (seeGenesis 5:4; 35:22–26). • Large families ensured the earth was populated rapidly in its earliest generations, setting the stage for future nations (Acts 17:26). summaryGenesis 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 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 lineageJared,יֶ֔רֶד(ye·reḏ)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3382:Jared -- a descendant of Seth, also a man of JudahMahalaleelמַֽהֲלַלְאֵ֗ל(ma·hă·lal·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4111:praise of God', great-grandson of Seth, also a man of Judahlivedוַֽיְחִ֣י(way·ḥî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421:To live, to revive830וּשְׁמֹנֶ֥ה(ū·šə·mō·neh)Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8083:A cardinal number, eight, eighthyearsשָׁנָ֑ה(šā·nāh)Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141:A yearand 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 lineagesonsבָּנִ֖ים(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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