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Genesis 5:4 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" 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 5:4
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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.
6 Seth lived one hundred five years, then became the father of Enosh.
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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 5:3
"Adam lived one hundred thirty years, and became the father of a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth."
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."
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