Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Kenan had lived 70 years, he became the father of Mahalalel. New Living Translation When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel. English Standard Version When Kenan had lived 70 years, he fathered Mahalalel. Berean Standard Bible When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel. King James Bible And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel: New King James Version Cainan lived seventy years, and begot Mahalalel. New American Standard Bible Now Kenan lived seventy years, and fathered Mahalalel. NASB 1995 Kenan lived seventy years, and became the father of Mahalalel. NASB 1977 And Kenan lived seventy years, and became the father of Mahalalel. Legacy Standard Bible And Kenan lived 70 years and became the father of Mahalalel. Amplified Bible When Kenan was seventy years old, he became the father of Mahalalel. Christian Standard Bible Kenan was 70 years old when he fathered Mahalalel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Kenan was 70 years old when he fathered Mahalalel. American Standard Version And Kenan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalalel: Contemporary English Version When Kenan was 70, he had a son named Mahalalel. English Revised Version And Kenan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalalel: GOD'S WORD® Translation When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel. Good News Translation When Kenan was 70, he had a son, Mahalalel, International Standard Version When Kenan had lived 70 years, he fathered Mahalalel. Majority Standard Bible When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel. NET Bible When Kenan had lived 70 years, he became the father of Mahalalel. New Heart English Bible Kenan lived one hundred and seventy years, and became the father of Mahalalel. Webster's Bible Translation And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel: World English Bible Kenan lived seventy years, then became the father of Mahalalel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Cainan lives seventy years [[or one hundred and seventy years]], and begets Mahalaleel. Young's Literal Translation And Cainan liveth seventy years, and begetteth Mahalaleel. Smith's Literal Translation And Kainan shall live seventy years and shall beget Mahalaleel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Cainan lived seventy years, and begot Malaleel. Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, Cainan lived seventy years, and then he conceived Mahalalel. New American Bible When Kenan was seventy years old, he begot Mahalalel. New Revised Standard Version When Kenan had lived seventy years, he became the father of Mahalalel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Cainan lived seventy years, and begot Mahlalael; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Qaynan lived seventy years and he begot Mehalaleil: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Kenan lived seventy years, and begot Mahalalel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Cainan lived an hundred and seventy years, and he begot Maleleel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Adam…11So Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died. 12When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel. 13And after he had become the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters.… Cross References Genesis 5:3-5 When 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 5:6-8 When Seth was 105 years old, he became the father of Enosh. / And after he had become the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Seth lived a total of 912 years, and then he died. Genesis 5:9-11 When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan. / And after he had become the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died. Genesis 5:15-17 When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared. / And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died. Genesis 5:18-20 When Jared was 162 years old, he became the father of Enoch. / And after he had become the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then he died. Genesis 5:21-24 When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah. / And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Enoch lived a total of 365 years. ... Genesis 5:25-27 When Methuselah was 187 years old, he became the father of Lamech. / And after he had become the father of Lamech, Methuselah lived 782 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died. Genesis 5:28-31 When Lamech was 182 years old, he had a son. / And he named him Noah, saying, “May this one comfort us in the labor and toil of our hands caused by the ground that the LORD has cursed.” / And after he had become the father of Noah, Lamech lived 595 years and had other sons and daughters. ... Genesis 5:32 After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 4:25-26 And 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 6:1-4 Now when men began to multiply on the face of the earth and daughters were born to them, / the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose. / So the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.” ... 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 Adam, Seth, Enosh, / Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, / Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. ... Luke 3:36-38 the 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 11:5 By 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 1:14-15 Enoch, 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.” Treasury of Scripture And Cainan lived seventy years and begat Mahalaleel: A. Luke 3:37 Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan, Jump to Previous Begat Begetteth Begot Cainan Kenan Mahalaleel Mahalalel Ma-Hal'alel SeventyJump to Next Begat Begetteth Begot Cainan Kenan Mahalaleel Mahalalel Ma-Hal'alel SeventyGenesis 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 sons When Kenan was 70 years old The age of 70 years for Kenan when he became a father is significant in the genealogical records of Genesis. This period in the antediluvian world is characterized by long lifespans, which are often seen as a testament to the vitality and divine blessing of early humanity. The number 70 can also symbolize completeness or perfection in biblical numerology, though in this context, it primarily serves as a historical marker within the genealogy. he became the father of Mahalalel Persons / Places / Events 1. KenanA descendant of Adam, Kenan is part of the genealogical line leading to Noah. His life is briefly mentioned in the genealogies, emphasizing the continuity of God's creation and the unfolding of His plan through generations. 2. Mahalalel The son of Kenan, Mahalalel is another link in the chain of generations that leads to Noah. His name, which can be interpreted as "praise of God," reflects a tradition of naming that often carries theological significance. 3. Genealogy This passage is part of the genealogical record in Genesis 5, which traces the lineage from Adam to Noah. It serves to connect the early patriarchs and highlight the faithfulness of God in preserving a line through which His purposes will be fulfilled. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyGenealogies in the Bible are not just historical records; they demonstrate God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan. They remind us that each generation plays a role in God's account. Legacy of Faith Kenan and Mahalalel, though briefly mentioned, are part of a legacy of faith that leads to Noah and ultimately to Christ. Our lives, too, are part of a larger account, and we are called to be faithful in our generation. Names with Meaning The names in biblical genealogies often carry significant meanings. Mahalalel's name, "praise of God," can inspire us to consider how our lives and names reflect our relationship with God. Continuity of God's Plan The genealogies show the continuity of God's plan from creation through the patriarchs to the coming of Christ. This encourages us to trust in God's sovereign plan for our lives and the world. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Kenanקֵינָ֖ן (qê·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7018: Kenan -- a descendant of Seth was וַֽיְחִ֥י (way·ḥî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive 70 שִׁבְעִ֣ים (šiḇ·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 7657: Seventy (a cardinal number) years old, שָׁנָ֑ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year he became the father of וַיּ֖וֹלֶד (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 lineage Mahalaleel. מַֽהֲלַלְאֵֽל׃ (ma·hă·lal·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4111: praise of God', great-grandson of Seth, also a man of Judah Links Genesis 5:12 NIVGenesis 5:12 NLT Genesis 5:12 ESV Genesis 5:12 NASB Genesis 5:12 KJV Genesis 5:12 BibleApps.com Genesis 5:12 Biblia Paralela Genesis 5:12 Chinese Bible Genesis 5:12 French Bible Genesis 5:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 5:12 Kenan lived seventy years and became (Gen. 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