Key Verse Spotlight
Genesis 5:3 - Meaning and Application
Understand how this verse speaks to what you're facing and how to apply it today
Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Adam lived one hundred thirty years, and became the father of a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth. "
Genesis 5:3
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
1 This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, he made him in God’s likeness.
2 He created them male and female, and blessed them. On the day they were created, he named them Adam.
3 Adam lived one hundred thirty years, and became the father of a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth.
4 The days of Adam after he became the father of Seth were eight hundred years, and he became the father of other sons and daughters.
5 All the days that Adam lived were nine hundred thirty years, then he died.
Explore Guided Bible Studies
Structured sessions with notes, questions, and advisor insights
Genesis 1-11: The Story Begins
Explore creation, fall, and God's unfolding plan in the opening chapters of Genesis.
Session 1 Preview:
Creation and Calling
14 min
The Beatitudes (5-Day Micro)
A short study on Jesus' blessings and the kingdom way.
Session 1 Preview:
Blessed Are the Humble
6 min
Create a free account to save notes, track progress, and unlock all sessions
Create Free AccountPeople and relationships
Show connectionsHide connections
See how people in this passage connect. Open a source to read the supporting Scripture.
Adam
-
Eve Adam is the husband of Eve.
Source: Genesis 4:1
The man knew Eve his wife. She conceived, and gave birth to Cain, and said, “I have gotten a man with the LORD’s help.”
Read Genesis 4:1 -
Cain Adam is the father of Cain.
Source: Genesis 4:1
The man knew Eve his wife. She conceived, and gave birth to Cain, and said, “I have gotten a man with the LORD’s help.”
Read Genesis 4:1 -
Abel Adam is the father of Abel.
Source: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 4:2
The man knew Eve his wife. She conceived, and gave birth to Cain, and said, “I have gotten a man with the LORD’s help.”
Read Genesis 4:1Again she gave birth, to Cain’s brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Read Genesis 4:2 -
Seth Adam is the father of Seth.
Source: Genesis 5:3
Adam lived one hundred thirty years, and became the father of a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth.
Read Genesis 5:3
Seth
-
Adam Adam is the father of Seth.
Source: Genesis 5:3
Adam lived one hundred thirty years, and became the father of a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth.
Read Genesis 5:3 -
Eve Eve is the mother of Seth.
Source: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 4:25
The man knew Eve his wife. She conceived, and gave birth to Cain, and said, “I have gotten a man with the LORD’s help.”
Read Genesis 4:1Adam knew his wife again. She gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, saying, “for God has given me another child instead of Abel, for Cain killed him.”
Read Genesis 4:25
Selected relationship data adapted from BibleData, Brady Stephenson (CC BY 4.0). Reviewed, translated and supplemented with Scripture references.
From This Chapter
Genesis 5:1
"This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, he made him in God’s likeness."
Genesis 5:2
"He created them male and female, and blessed them. On the day they were created, he named them Adam."
Genesis 5:4
"The days of Adam after he became the father of Seth were eight hundred years, and he became the father of other sons and daughters."
Genesis 5:5
"All the days that Adam lived were nine hundred thirty years, then he died."
Genesis 5:6
"Seth lived one hundred five years, then became the father of Enosh."
Genesis 5:7
"Seth lived after he became the father of Enosh eight hundred seven years, and became the father of other sons and daughters."
Daily Prayer
Get a daily Scripture reflection by email
Start each morning with a verse, a prayer, and a simple next step.
Important Disclaimer: This biblical guidance is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing crisis symptoms, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or seek immediate professional help.
Bible Guided provides faith-based guidance and should complement, not replace, professional therapeutic support.