Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Altogether, Lamech lived a total of 777 years, and then he died. New Living Translation Lamech lived 777 years, and then he died. English Standard Version Thus all the days of Lamech were 777 years, and he died. Berean Standard Bible So Lamech lived a total of 777 years, and then he died. King James Bible And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died. New King James Version So all the days of Lamech were seven hundred and seventy-seven years; and he died. New American Standard Bible So all the days of Lamech were 777 years, and he died. NASB 1995 So all the days of Lamech were seven hundred and seventy-seven years, and he died. NASB 1977 So all the days of Lamech were seven hundred and seventy-seven years, and he died. Legacy Standard Bible So all the days of Lamech were 777 years, and he died. Amplified Bible So all the days of Lamech were seven hundred and seventy-seven years, and he died. Christian Standard Bible So Lamech’s life lasted 777 years; then he died. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Lamech’s life lasted 777 years; then he died. American Standard Version And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died. Contemporary English Version and died at the age of 777. English Revised Version And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died. GOD'S WORD® Translation Lamech lived a total of 777 years; then he died. Good News Translation and died at the age of 777. International Standard Version Lamech lived a total of 777 years, and then died. Majority Standard Bible So Lamech lived a total of 777 years, and then he died. NET Bible The entire lifetime of Lamech was 777 years, and then he died. New Heart English Bible All the days of Lamech were seven hundred and seventy-seven years, then he died. Webster's Bible Translation And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years; and he died. World English Bible All the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy-seven years, then he died. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the days of Lamech are seven hundred and seventy-seven years [[or seven hundred and fifty-three years]], and he dies. Young's Literal Translation And all the days of Lamech are seven hundred and seventy and seven years, and he dieth. Smith's Literal Translation And all the days of Lamech shall be seven and seventy years and seven hundred years, and he shall die. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the days of Lamech came to seven hundred and seventy-seven years, and he died. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The whole lifetime of Lamech was seven hundred and seventy-seven years; then he died. New Revised Standard Version Thus all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy-seven years; and he died. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy-seven years, and he died. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the days of Lamek were seven hundred and seventy and seven years, and he died. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years; and he died. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred and fifty-three years, and he died. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context From Methuselah to Noah…30And after he had become the father of Noah, Lamech lived 595 years and had other sons and daughters. 31So Lamech lived a total of 777 years, and then he died. 32After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.… Cross References Genesis 6:9-10 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. / And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 9:28-29 After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died. Genesis 11:10-11 This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. Genesis 7:6 Now Noah was 600 years old when the floodwaters came upon the earth. Genesis 10:1 This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood. Genesis 9:1 And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. Genesis 6:5-8 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. / And the LORD regretted that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. / So the LORD said, “I will blot out man, whom I have created, from the face of the earth—every man and beast and crawling creature and bird of the air—for I am grieved that I have made them.” ... Genesis 8:20-22 Then Noah built an altar to the LORD. And taking from every kind of clean animal and clean bird, he offered burnt offerings on the altar. / When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done. / As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.” Genesis 9:18-19 The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated. Genesis 11:1-9 Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech. / And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. / And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” So they used brick instead of stone, and tar instead of mortar. ... 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 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. 1 Peter 3:20 who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water. 2 Peter 2:5 if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; Treasury of Scripture And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died. A. Genesis 5:5 And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died. Jump to Previous Altogether Died Dieth End Hundred Lamech Lemech Seven Seventy Seventy-SevenJump to Next Altogether Died Dieth End Hundred Lamech Lemech Seven Seventy Seventy-SevenGenesis 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 Lamech lived a total of 777 years Lamech, a descendant of Seth, is part of the genealogy that traces the lineage from Adam to Noah. The number 777 is significant in biblical numerology, often symbolizing completeness or divine perfection. This contrasts with the number 666, which is associated with imperfection and evil. Lamech's lifespan, like those of other antediluvian patriarchs, reflects the long lifespans recorded in Genesis, which some interpret as literal and others as symbolic. These extended lifespans may indicate a period of human history with different environmental conditions or serve to emphasize the longevity and significance of these early figures in God's plan. and then he died Persons / Places / Events 1. LamechA descendant of Adam through Seth, Lamech is the father of Noah. His lifespan of 777 years is significant in biblical numerology, often associated with completeness or divine perfection. 2. Genealogy of Adam Genesis 5 provides a genealogy from Adam to Noah, highlighting the lineage through which God would preserve humanity through the flood. 3. Antediluvian Period This refers to the time before the flood, characterized by long lifespans and increasing human wickedness, setting the stage for God's judgment through the flood. Teaching Points The Significance of Numbers in ScriptureThe number 777 in Lamech's lifespan can symbolize divine completeness. Reflect on how God uses numbers to convey deeper spiritual truths. Legacy and Faithfulness Lamech's life, though briefly mentioned, is part of a lineage that leads to Noah. Consider the impact of your spiritual legacy and how your faithfulness can influence future generations. The Reality of Mortality Despite long lifespans, the phrase "and then he died" is a reminder of human mortality. Reflect on the brevity of life and the importance of living with an eternal perspective. God's Sovereignty in History The genealogy in Genesis 5 shows God's hand in preserving a faithful remnant. Trust in God's sovereignty over history and your personal life. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Lamechלֶ֔מֶךְ (le·meḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3929: Lamech -- a descendant of Cain, also a descendant of Seth lived וַֽיְהִי֙ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular 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 777 שֶׁ֤בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number 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 Links Genesis 5:31 NIVGenesis 5:31 NLT Genesis 5:31 ESV Genesis 5:31 NASB Genesis 5:31 KJV Genesis 5:31 BibleApps.com Genesis 5:31 Biblia Paralela Genesis 5:31 Chinese Bible Genesis 5:31 French Bible Genesis 5:31 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 5:31 All the days of Lamech were seven (Gen. 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