Topical Encyclopedia
Introduction:Seth is a significant figure in the Bible, known as the third son of Adam and Eve. His birth is seen as a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, marking the continuation of the godly lineage after the tragic events involving his brothers, Cain and Abel.
Biblical Account:Seth's account is primarily found in the Book of Genesis. After the murder of Abel by Cain, Eve gave birth to Seth.
Genesis 4:25 states, "And Adam had relations with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, 'God has granted me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.'" This verse highlights the significance of Seth as a divinely appointed replacement for Abel, who was righteous in God's sight.
Lineage and Legacy:Seth's importance is further underscored in
Genesis 5, where he is listed in the genealogy of Adam.
Genesis 5:3 records, "When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son in his own likeness, after his own image, and he named him Seth." This genealogy emphasizes Seth's role in the continuation of the human race and the godly line that would eventually lead to Noah and, ultimately, to Jesus Christ.
Seth's descendants are noted for their faithfulness to God.
Genesis 4:26 mentions, "And to Seth also a son was born, and he named him Enosh. At that time men began to call upon the name of the LORD." This verse indicates a revival of worship and devotion to God, suggesting that Seth's lineage played a crucial role in maintaining a relationship with the Creator amidst a world increasingly marred by sin.
Theological Significance:Seth represents the hope and promise of redemption and restoration. His birth signifies God's provision and faithfulness in preserving a righteous line through which His purposes would be fulfilled. The Sethite line is often contrasted with the line of Cain, which is associated with rebellion and ungodliness.
In the broader biblical narrative, Seth's lineage is seen as a precursor to the coming of the Messiah.
Luke 3:38 traces the genealogy of Jesus back to Seth, affirming the continuity of God's redemptive plan through history. This connection underscores the belief that God sovereignly orchestrates events to bring about His purposes, even in the face of human sin and failure.
Cultural and Historical Context:In the ancient Near Eastern context, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance, and legitimacy. Seth's inclusion in the biblical genealogies highlights the importance of maintaining a record of those who were faithful to God. His account serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's covenant with humanity and His commitment to preserving a remnant through whom His promises would be realized.
Conclusion:While the Bible provides limited details about Seth's life, his role in the biblical narrative is profound. As the appointed successor to Abel, Seth embodies the hope of restoration and the continuation of a godly lineage. His account is a testament to God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan throughout history.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Sethput; who puts; fixed
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Seth(compensation), (Genesis 4:25;6:3;1 Chronicles 1:1) the third son of Adam, and father of Enos. (B.C. 3870.) Adam handed down to Seth and his descendants the promise of mercy, faith in which became the distinction of God's children. (Genesis 4:26)
ATS Bible Dictionary
SethThe first son of Adam after the death of Abel,Genesis 4:25,26; 5:3,6,8, and ancestor of the line of godly patriarchs.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Appointed; a substitute, the third son of Adam and Eve (
Genesis 4:25;
5:3). His mother gave him this name, "for God," said she, "hath appointed me [i.e., compensated me with] another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew."
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
SETH; SHETHseth, sheth (sheth; Seth):
(1) The son born to Adam and Eve after the death of Abel (Genesis 4:25; 5:3;; 1 Chronicles 1:1; Sirach 49:16;Luke 3:38). InGenesis 4:25 the derivation of the name is given. Eve "called his name Seth: For, said she, God hath appointed (shath) me another seed instead of Abel." In1 Chronicles 1:1 the King James Version, the form is "Sheth"; elsewhere in the King James Version and in the Revised Version (British and American) throughout the form is "Seth."
(2) the King James Version "the children of Sheth," the Revised Version (British and American) "the sons of tumult." According to the King James Version rendering, the name of an unknown race mentioned in Balaam's parable (Numbers 24:17).
S. F. Hunter
Greek
4589.Seth --Seth, a son of Adam... 4588b, 4589.
Seth. 4590 .
Seth, a son of Adam. Part of Speech: Proper
Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration:
Seth Phonetic Spelling
...1800. Enos -- Enosh, an antediluvian
... Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Enos Phonetic Spelling: (en-oce') Short
Definition: Enosh Definition: Enosh (also Enos), son ofSeth, and father of...
Strong's Hebrew
583. Enosh -- "man," a son ofSeth... "man," a son of
Seth. Transliteration: Enosh Phonetic Spelling: (en-ohsh') Short
Definition: Enosh.
... Enos. The same as 'enowsh; Enosh, a son of
Seth; --Enos.
...4968. Methushelach -- perhaps "man of the dart," a descendant of...
... perhaps "man of the dart," a descendant ofSeth. Transliteration: Methushelach Phonetic
Spelling: (meth-oo-sheh'-lakh) Short Definition: Methuselah....
4111. Mahalalel -- "praise of God," great-grandson ofSeth, also a...
... "praise of God," great-grandson ofSeth, also a man of Judah. Transliteration:
Mahalalel Phonetic Spelling: (mah-hal-al-ale') Short Definition: Mahalalel....
3382. Yered -- a descendant ofSeth, also a man of Judah
... 3381, 3382. Yered. 3383 . a descendant ofSeth, also a man of Judah.
Transliteration: Yered Phonetic Spelling: (yeh'-red) Short Definition: Jared....
3929. Lemek -- a descendant of Cain, also a descendant ofSeth
... 3928, 3929. Lemek. 3930 . a descendant of Cain, also a descendant ofSeth.
Transliteration: Lemek Phonetic Spelling: (leh'-mek) Short Definition: Lamech....
7018. Qenan -- a descendant ofSeth
... Qenan. 7019 . a descendant ofSeth. Transliteration: Qenan Phonetic Spelling:
(kay-nawn') Short Definition: Kenan.... ofSeth NASB Word Usage Kenan (6)....
8352. Sheth -- a son of Adam
... 8351, 8352. Sheth. 8353 . a son of Adam. Transliteration: Sheth Phonetic
Spelling: (shayth) Short Definition:Seth....Seth, Sheth....
5638. sethav -- winter
... 5637, 5638. sethav. 5639 . winter. Transliteration: sethav Phonetic
Spelling: (seth-awv') Short Definition: winter. Word Origin...
7083. qeseth -- a pot (for ink), inkhorn
... 7082, 7083. qeseth. 7084 . a pot (for ink), inkhorn. Transliteration:
qeseth Phonetic Spelling: (keh'-seth) Short Definition: case....
5639. Sethur -- an Asherite
... 5638, 5639. Sethur. 5640 . an Asherite. Transliteration: Sethur Phonetic
Spelling: (seth-oor') Short Definition: Sethur. Word Origin...
Library
The Significance of Abel,Seth, and Enos to Christ and his Body...
... Book XV. Chapter 18."The Significance of Abel,Seth, and Enos to Christ
and His Body the Church. "And toSeth," it is said, "there...
The Three Natures Again Adverted to they are all Exemplified...
... Chapter XXIX."The Three Natures Again Adverted to They are All Exemplified
Amongst Men. For Instance, by Cain, and Abel, andSeth....
Fragment iii. Adam, when 230 Years Old, BegetsSeth; and after...
... Fragment III. Adam, when 230 years old, begetsSeth; and after living
other 700 years he died? Adam, when 230 years old, begets...
The Sethian Doctrines to be Learned from the "Paraphrase ofSeth....
... Book V. Chapter XVII."The Sethian Doctrines to Be Learned from the "Paraphrase
ofSeth.". The opinion of the Sethians appears to...
An Objection, as to How an Unlawful Intermingling with the...
... An objection, as to how an unlawful intermingling with the daughters of Cain could
be charged against the line ofSeth before the prohibition of the law....
Whether it is Credible that the Men of the Primitive Age Abstained...
... diverge, the one branch deriving from Cain, the other from him whom Adam begot in
the room of Abel slain by his brother, and whom he calledSeth, saying, as it...
The Answer to the Question Raised.
... After the death of righteous Abel, in order that the whole human race might not
spring from a wicked fratricide,Seth was born in the place of his brother who...
And when the First Created, Father Adam, had Heard This...
... And when the first created, father Adam, had heard this, that Jesus was baptized
in Jordan, he cried out to his sonSeth: Tell thy sons, the patriarchs and the...
Book 1 Footnotes:
... [8] The number of Adam's children, as says the old tradition was thirty-three sons,
and twenty-three daughters. [9] What is here said ofSeth and his posterity...
Symbolic Ornaments of the Church
... his expulsion from Paradise, Adam had tilled the ground in the valley of Hebron,
when he felt his end approaching, and determined to send his sonSeth to the...
Thesaurus
Seth (9 Occurrences)... instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.". Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
SETH;
SHETH.
seth, sheth (sheth;
Seth): (1) The son born to Adam
...Kirhara-seth (1 Occurrence)
Kirhara-seth. Kir-haraseth, Kirhara-seth. Kirhareseth . Multi-Version
Concordance Kirhara-seth (1 Occurrence). 2 Kings...
Seth's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceSeth's (1 Occurrence). Genesis 5:8 And all the years of
Seth's life were nine hundred and twelve: and he came to his end. (BBE)....
Pibe'seth (1 Occurrence)
Pibe'seth. Pi-beseth, Pibe'seth. Pick . Multi-Version Concordance
Pibe'seth (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 30:17 The young...
Enosh (8 Occurrences)
... The son ofSeth and grandson of Adam (Genesis 4:26; Genesis 5:6 1 Chronicles 1:1
Luke 3:38).... Luke 3:38 son of Enosh, son ofSeth, son of Adam, son of God....
Enos (7 Occurrences)
... Man the son ofSeth, and grandson of Adam (Genesis 5:6-11; Luke 3:38).... Luke 3:38
the son of Enos, the son ofSeth, the son of Adam, the son of God....
Sheth (2 Occurrences)
... parts; -- also called standard, or post. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
SETH; SHETH.seth, sheth (sheth;Seth): (1) The son born to...
Begetteth (52 Occurrences)
... Genesis 5:3 And Adam liveth an hundred and thirty years, and begetteth 'a son' in
his likeness, according to his image, and calleth his nameSeth. (YLT)....
Begot (119 Occurrences)
... (DBY JPS YLT). Genesis 5:3 And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begot
a son in his likeness, after his image, and called his nameSeth. (DBY JPS)....
Kirhareseth (2 Occurrences)
... kur-har'-seth, -ha-re'-seth> (qir-charesh, Isaiah 16:7; in 2 Kings 3:25 the King
James Version reads Kir-haraseth (pausal form)); (qir cheres, Jeremiah 48:31...
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