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Introduction:
Seth is a significant figure in the Bible, known as the third son of Adam and Eve. His birth is seen as a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, marking the continuation of the godly lineage after the tragic events involving his brothers, Cain and Abel.

Biblical Account:
Seth's account is primarily found in the Book of Genesis. After the murder of Abel by Cain, Eve gave birth to Seth, whom she regarded as a divinely appointed replacement for Abel. Genesis 4:25 states, "And Adam had relations with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, 'God has granted me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.'"

Lineage and Legacy:
Seth is noted for being the ancestor of a line of descendants who were faithful to God. This lineage is detailed in Genesis 5, which traces the genealogy from Adam through Seth to Noah. Genesis 5:3 records, "When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son in his own likeness, after his own image, and he named him Seth." This passage emphasizes the continuation of the divine image through Seth's line.

Significance in Scripture:
Seth's birth is seen as a restoration of hope and a renewal of God's promise to humanity. His descendants, unlike those of Cain, are portrayed as righteous and obedient to God. Genesis 4:26 notes, "And to Seth also a son was born, and he named him Enosh. At that time men began to call upon the name of the LORD." This verse highlights the spiritual revival associated with Seth's lineage, as people began to worship and seek God earnestly.

Theological Implications:
Seth's role in the biblical narrative underscores the theme of redemption and divine providence. Through Seth, God preserved a remnant of humanity that would remain faithful to Him, ultimately leading to the birth of Noah and the continuation of the human race after the flood. Seth's lineage is also significant in the broader biblical context, as it is through this line that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would eventually come, fulfilling God's redemptive plan for humanity.

Cultural and Historical Context:
In the ancient Near Eastern context, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance, and divine favor. Seth's genealogy serves not only as a historical record but also as a theological statement about God's ongoing relationship with humanity. The emphasis on Seth's line as the chosen lineage reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and His ability to bring about His purposes despite human sinfulness.

Conclusion:
While the Bible provides limited details about Seth's life, his role as the progenitor of a godly lineage is of great importance. Seth represents the hope of restoration and the assurance of God's faithfulness to His promises. Through Seth, the narrative of redemption and the anticipation of the coming Savior are woven into the fabric of biblical history.
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How it is that Cain's Line Terminates in the Eighth Generation ...
... Some one will say, If the writer of this history intended, in enumerating the
generations from Adam through his son Seth, to descend through them to Noah, in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 20 how it is that.htm

Questions.
... 8. From which son of Adam was the Seed of the woman to spring? 9. How did Seth's
children fall away? ... Who was chosen to be saved out of the descendants of Seth? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/questions.htm

Of the Opinion of those who do not Believe that in These Primitive ...
... Consequently, as they suppose, Adam was twenty-three years of age when he begat
Seth, and Seth himself was twenty years and six months old when his son Enos ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 12 of the opinion of.htm

Why it is That, as Soon as Cain's Son Enoch Has Been Named, the ...
... That, as Soon as Cain's Son Enoch Has Been Named, the Genealogy is Forthwith Continued
as Far as the Deluge, While After the Mention of Enos, Seth's Son, the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 21 why it is that.htm

Book 1 Footnotes:
... [8] The number of Adam's children, as says the old tradition was thirty-three sons,
and twenty-three daughters. [9] What is here said of Seth and his posterity ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/book 1 footnotes .htm

The Manich??an System.
... Adam stole the child away and brought it up on cow's milk and fruit. This
son was named Seth (Schatil). Adam once more yielded to ...
/.../chapter iii name manichaean system.htm

Exegetic.
... but not true." One version of the tale was that Noah took Adam's bones with him
in the ark; that on Ararat they were divided, and the head fell to Seth's share ...
//christianbookshelf.org/basil/basil letters and select works/ii exegetic.htm

The Census and the Journey of the Holy Family
... that had happened in the Cave of the Nativity of symbolical and prophetical
significance in Old Testament times, but can only remember that Seth, the child ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/x the census and the.htm

City of God
... Chapter 18.--The Significance of Abel, Seth, and Enos to Christ and His Body the
Church. Chapter 19.--The Significance Of Enoch's Translation. ...
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Seth's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Seth's (1 Occurrence). Genesis 5:8 And all the years of
Seth's life were nine hundred and twelve: and he came to his end. (BBE). ...
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Seth (9 Occurrences)
... instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.". Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SETH;
SHETH. seth, sheth (sheth; Seth): (1) The son born to Adam ...
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Sethur (1 Occurrence)

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Resources
Who was Seth in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Who was Abel in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean to call upon the name of the Lord? | GotQuestions.org

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Seth's (1 Occurrence)

Genesis 5:8
And all the years of Seth's life were nine hundred and twelve: and he came to his end.
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