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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And after he became the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />After the birth of Serug, Reu lived another 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Reu lived after he fathered Serug 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />After he begot Serug, Reu lived two hundred and seven years, and begot sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Reu lived 207 years after he fathered Serug, and he fathered <i>other</i> sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Reu lived two hundred and seven years after he became the father of Serug, and he had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Reu lived two hundred and seven years after he became the father of Serug, and he had <i>other</i> sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Reu lived 207 years after he became the father of Serug, and he became the father of <i>other</i> sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Reu lived two hundred and seven years after Serug was born, and he had <i>other</i> sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After he fathered Serug, Reu lived 207 years and fathered other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After he fathered Serug, Reu lived 207 years and fathered other sons and daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Reu had more children and died at the age of 239. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After he became the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />after that, he lived another 207 years and had other children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After he fathered Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And after he became the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Reu lived two hundred and seven years after he became the father of Serug, and fathered sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Reu lived two hundred seven years after he became the father of Serug, and became the father of more sons and daughters. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Reu lives after his begetting Serug two hundred and seven years, and begets sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Reu liveth after his begetting Serug two hundred and seven years, and begetteth sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Reu shall live after his begetting Serug, seven years and two hundred years, and he will beget sons and daughters.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Reu lived after he begot Sarug, two hundred and seven years, and begot sons and daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, after he conceived Serug, Reu lived for two hundred and seven years, and he conceived sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Reu lived two hundred and seven years after he begot Serug, and he had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Reu lived after the birth of Serug two hundred seven years, and had other sons and daughters.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Rau lived after he begot Serug two hundred and seven years, and begot sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Arau lived two hundred and seven years after he had begotten Serug and begot sons and daughters.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Reu lived after he begot Serug two hundred and seven years, and begot sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Raau lived after he had begotten Seruch, two hundred and seven years, and begot sons and daughters, and died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/11-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2460" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/11.htm">Genealogy from Shem to Abram</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">And after</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lî·ḏōw (V-Hifil-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">he had become the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8286.htm" title="8286: śə·rūḡ (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Peleg. From sarag; tendril; Serug, a postdiluvian patriarch.">Serug,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7466.htm" title="7466: rə·‘ū (N-proper-ms) -- Reu -- son of Peleg. For r'iy in the sense of rea'; friend; Reu, a postdiluvian patriarch.">Reu</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: way·ḥî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: še·ḇa‘ (Number-fs) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">207</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: ū·mā·ṯa·yim (Conj-w:: Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nîm (N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: way·yō·w·leḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">and had</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">other sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ū·ḇā·nō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">and daughters.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-6.htm">Genesis 5:6-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-25.htm">Genesis 10:25</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-28.htm">Genesis 9:28-29</a></span><br />After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-32.htm">Genesis 5:32</a></span><br />After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-1.htm">Genesis 10:1</a></span><br />This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-9.htm">Genesis 5:9-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-12.htm">Genesis 5:12-14</a></span><br />When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel. / And after he had become the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-15.htm">Genesis 5:15-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-18.htm">Genesis 5:18-20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-21.htm">Genesis 5:21-24</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-25.htm">Genesis 5:25-27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-28.htm">Genesis 5:28-31</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Genesis 9:1</a></span><br />And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-19.htm">Genesis 9:19</a></span><br />These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21</a></b></br> And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Begetteth</a> <a href="/genesis/11-19.htm">Begetting</a> <a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/genesis/11-19.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/genesis/11-19.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/11-19.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/genesis/11-19.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/genesis/11-15.htm">Lived</a> <a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Reu</a> <a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Re'u</a> <a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Serug</a> <a href="/genesis/8-14.htm">Seven</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Begetteth</a> <a href="/genesis/11-23.htm">Begetting</a> <a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/genesis/11-23.htm">Begotten</a> <a 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href="/genesis/11-27.htm">The generations of Terah, the father of Abram.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/11-31.htm">Terah, with Abram and Lot, move from Ur to Haran.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div 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Serug is part of the lineage leading to the patriarchs, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan through specific family lines. The genealogies in Genesis serve to connect the early history of humanity with the story of Israel, highlighting the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant through whom He would fulfill His promises. The name Serug may be linked to a region in Northern Mesopotamia, suggesting the geographical spread of these early descendants.<p><b>Reu lived 207 years</b><br>The long lifespans recorded in Genesis are characteristic of the antediluvian and early postdiluvian periods. These extended ages may symbolize the blessing of God on these early generations, allowing them to populate the earth and establish human civilization. The gradual decrease in lifespan after the flood reflects the increasing effects of sin on creation. Reu's lifespan, while shorter than his predecessors, still indicates a time when humanity was closer to its original creation.<p><b>and had other sons and daughters</b><br>This phrase underscores the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (<a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a>). The mention of other sons and daughters, though unnamed, indicates the growth of human families and the spread of humanity across the earth. It also suggests that the biblical narrative focuses on specific individuals for theological reasons, rather than providing a comprehensive family history. The emphasis on lineage in Genesis points to the importance of ancestry in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, ultimately leading to the birth of Jesus Christ, who is traced through these genealogies in the Gospels.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peleg.htm">Peleg</a></b><br>A descendant of Shem, Peleg is noted in the genealogies of Genesis as an ancestor of Abraham. His name is significant because it is associated with the division of the earth, possibly referring to a significant event or change during his lifetime.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/reu.htm">Reu</a></b><br>The son of Peleg, Reu continues the genealogical line that leads to Abraham. His mention signifies the continuation of God's plan through specific family lines.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogies.htm">Genealogies</a></b><br>The genealogies in <a href="/bsb/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11</a> serve to connect the post-flood world to the patriarchs, showing the continuity of God's promise and the unfolding of His plan through specific individuals.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogies.htm">The Importance of Genealogies</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The mention of specific individuals like Peleg and Reu reminds us that God is actively involved in the unfolding of history, guiding events according to His divine plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_faithfulness.htm">Legacy and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Peleg's life, though briefly mentioned, is part of a larger account that leads to the coming of Christ. Our lives, too, are part of God's account, and we are called to be faithful in our generation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_promise.htm">Continuity of God's Promise</a></b><br>The genealogies show the continuity of God's promise from Adam through to Christ, encouraging us to trust in God's unchanging nature and His promises to us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_fathered_shelah__cainan_or_arphaxad.htm">Who was the father of Shelah? Cainan (Luke 3:35-36) Arphaxad (Genesis II: 12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_galatians_4_22-23_and_genesis_differ.htm">Why does Galatians 4:22-23, referring to Abraham's two sons, contradict other accounts of their significance in Genesis?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_sarah's_late_conception_fit_today.htm">Hebrews 11:11 - If Sarah conceived in her old age, how does this align with modern medical understanding of fertility limits?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_just_war_theory.htm">Who are the Semitic people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/11-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And after</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרֵי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he had become the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִיד֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lî·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Serug,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂר֔וּג</span> <span class="translit">(śə·rūḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8286.htm">Strong's 8286: </a> </span><span class="str2">Serug -- a descendant of Peleg</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Reu</span><br /><span class="heb">רְע֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(rə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7466.htm">Strong's 7466: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reu -- son of Peleg</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lived</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְחִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">207</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֥בַע</span> <span class="translit">(še·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(šā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and had</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיּ֥וֹלֶד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·w·leḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">other sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and daughters.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָנֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/11-21.htm">Genesis 11:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">OT Law: Genesis 11:21 Reu lived two hundred seven years after (Gen. 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