Genesis 5:17
New International Version
Altogether, Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.

New Living Translation
Mahalalel lived 895 years, and then he died.

English Standard Version
Thus all the days of Mahalalel were 895 years, and he died.

Berean Standard Bible
So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.

King James Bible
And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.

New King James Version
So all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred and ninety-five years; and he died.

New American Standard Bible
So all the days of Mahalalel were 895 years, and he died.

NASB 1995
So all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred and ninety-five years, and he died.

NASB 1977
So all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred and ninety-five years, and he died.

Legacy Standard Bible
So all the days of Mahalalel were 895 years, and he died.

Amplified Bible
So Mahalalel lived eight hundred and ninety-five years, and he died.

Christian Standard Bible
So Mahalalel’s life lasted 895 years; then he died.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Mahalalel’s life lasted 895 years; then he died.

American Standard Version
and all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.

Contemporary English Version
and died at the age of 895.

English Revised Version
and all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years; then he died.

Good News Translation
and died at the age of 895.

International Standard Version
Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then died.

Majority Standard Bible
So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.

NET Bible
The entire lifetime of Mahalalel was 895 years, and then he died.

New Heart English Bible
All the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred and ninety-five years, then he died.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years; and he died.

World English Bible
All of the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety-five years, then he died.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all the days of Mahalaleel are eight hundred and ninety-five years, and he dies.

Young's Literal Translation
And all the days of Mahalaleel are eight hundred and ninety and five years, and he dieth.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the days of Mahalaleel shall be five and ninety years and eight hundred years, and he shall die.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the days of Malaleel were eight hundred and ninety-five years, and he died.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And all the days of Mahalalel that passed were eight hundred and ninety-five years, and then he died.

New American Bible
The whole lifetime of Mahalalel was eight hundred and ninety-five years; then he died.

New Revised Standard Version
Thus all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety-five years; and he died.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the days of Mahlalael were eight hundred ninety and five years, and he died.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all the days of Mehalaleil were eight hundred and ninety and five years, and he died.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety and five years; and he died.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And all the days of Maleleel were eight hundred and ninety and five years, and he died.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Adam
16And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters. 17So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.

Cross References
Romans 5:12
Therefore, 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.

1 Corinthians 15:22
For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

Hebrews 9:27
Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:21
For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.

Ecclesiastes 3:2
a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,

Ecclesiastes 12:7
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

Psalm 90:10
The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.

James 4:14
You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

Job 14:1-2
“Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble. / Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.

Psalm 39:4-5
“Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is. / You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah

1 Peter 1:24
For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,

Isaiah 40:6-8
A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. / The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. / The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. / For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.


Treasury of Scripture

And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.

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Genesis 5:5
And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.

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Genesis 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














So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years
Mahalalel is part of the genealogy from Adam to Noah, which is significant in tracing the lineage of humanity and the fulfillment of God's promise. The long lifespans recorded in Genesis 5 are often seen as indicative of the pre-flood world, where conditions may have been different, allowing for extended longevity. This genealogy serves to connect the early patriarchs and demonstrates the continuity of God's plan through generations. The name Mahalalel means "praise of God," reflecting the importance of acknowledging God's role in human history. The extended lifespan also emphasizes the gradual decline in human longevity post-flood, as seen in later genealogies.

and then he died
The phrase "and then he died" is a recurring refrain in Genesis 5, underscoring the reality of death as a consequence of sin, as introduced in Genesis 3. Despite the long lives, the inevitability of death highlights the fulfillment of God's word that death would enter the world through sin. This serves as a reminder of the need for redemption and points forward to the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ. The pattern of life and death in this chapter contrasts with Enoch, who "walked with God" and was taken by God, offering a glimpse of hope and the possibility of overcoming death through a relationship with God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Mahalalel
A descendant of Seth, Mahalalel is part of the genealogy from Adam to Noah. His name in Hebrew means "praise of God" or "blessed God," reflecting a lineage that acknowledges God's sovereignty.

2. Genealogy
This passage is part of the genealogical record in Genesis 5, which traces the lineage from Adam to Noah. It highlights the longevity of early humans and the continuity of God's creation through generations.

3. Death
The mention of death in this genealogy serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin introduced in Genesis 3. Despite long lifespans, death is a certainty for all, emphasizing the need for redemption.
Teaching Points
The Certainty of Death
Despite the long lifespans recorded, each entry ends with "and then he died," reminding us of the certainty of death and the importance of living a life that honors God.

Legacy of Faith
Mahalalel's name, meaning "praise of God," encourages us to consider the legacy we leave behind. Are we living lives that reflect God's glory and inspire future generations?

God's Sovereignty and Plan
The genealogies show God's sovereign plan unfolding through generations. We can trust that God is at work in our lives, even when we don't see the full picture.

The Need for Redemption
The inevitability of death points to our need for a Savior. Jesus Christ offers eternal life, contrasting the temporal nature of our earthly existence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Mahalaleel
מַהֲלַלְאֵ֔ל (ma·hă·lal·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4111: praise of God', great-grandson of Seth, also a man of Judah

lived
וַיִּהְיוּ֙ (way·yih·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

a total of
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

895
וּשְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (ū·šə·mō·neh)
Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth

years,
שָׁנָ֑ה (šā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

and then he died.
וַיָּמֹֽת׃ (way·yā·mōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill


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