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and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So all the days of Jared were 962 years, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So all the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty-two years, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So all the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty-two years, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So all the days of Jared were 962 years, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Jared lived nine hundred and sixty-two years, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jared’s life lasted 962 years; then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jared&#8217s life lasted 962 years; then he died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and died at the age of 962. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jared lived a total of 962 years; then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and died at the age of 962. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The entire lifetime of Jared was 962 years, and then he died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty-two years, then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years; and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All of the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty-two years, then he died. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the days of Jared are nine hundred and sixty-two years, and he dies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And all the days of Jared are nine hundred and sixty and two years, and he dieth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the years of Jared shall be two and sixty years and nine hundred years, and he shall die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty-two years, and he died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And all the days of Jared that passed were nine hundred and sixty-two years, and then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The whole lifetime of Jared was nine hundred and sixty-two years; then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty-two years; and he died.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the days of Yared were nine hundred and sixty and two years, and he died.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years; and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty and two years, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/5-20.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=1149" 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/5.htm">God Takes Up Enoch</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>And after he had become the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3382.htm" title="3382: ye·reḏ (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Seth, also a man of Judah. From yarad; a descent; Jered, the name of an antediluvian, and of an Israelite.">So Jared</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">a total of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê- (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8672.htm" title="8672: ū·ṯə·ša‘ (Conj-w:: Number-fsc) -- A nine. Or tishtah; perhaps from sha'ah through the idea of a turn to the next or full number ten; nine or Ninth.">962</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- 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/8346.htm" title="8346: wə·šiš·šîm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Sixty. Multiple of shesh; sixty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·ta·yim (Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·mōṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and then he died.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah.…<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/5-1.htm">Genesis 5:1-2</a></span><br />This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, He made him in His own likeness. / Male and female He created them, and He blessed them. And in the day they were created, He called them “man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-29.htm">Genesis 9:29</a></span><br />So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-7.htm">Genesis 25:7-8</a></span><br />Abraham lived a total of 175 years. / And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-28.htm">Genesis 35:28-29</a></span><br />And Isaac lived 180 years. / Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-28.htm">Genesis 47:28</a></span><br />And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16-20</a></span><br />These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">1 Chronicles 1:1-4</a></span><br />Adam, Seth, Enosh, / Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, / Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">1 Chronicles 29:28</a></span><br />He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-16.htm">Job 42:16-17</a></span><br />After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. / And so Job died, old and full of years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/90-10.htm">Psalm 90:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/90-12.htm">Psalm 90:12</a></span><br />So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:2</a></span><br />a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:7</a></span><br />before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.</p><p class="hdg">he died.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/5-5.htm">Genesis 5:5</a></b></br> And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/5-17.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/genesis/5-17.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/5-17.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/5-17.htm">End</a> <a href="/genesis/5-19.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/genesis/5-19.htm">Jared</a> <a href="/genesis/5-17.htm">Life</a> <a href="/genesis/5-14.htm">Nine</a> <a href="/genesis/5-18.htm">Sixty</a> <a href="/genesis/5-18.htm">Sixty-Two</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/5-23.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/genesis/5-27.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/5-27.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/5-27.htm">End</a> <a href="/genesis/5-22.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">Jared</a> <a href="/genesis/5-23.htm">Life</a> <a href="/genesis/5-27.htm">Nine</a> <a href="/genesis/5-21.htm">Sixty</a> <a href="/numbers/1-39.htm">Sixty-Two</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/5-1.htm">Recapitulation of the creation of man.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/5-3.htm">The genealogy, age, and death of the patriarchs from Adam to Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/5-22.htm">Enoch's godliness and translation into Heaven.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/5-25.htm">The family line of Methuselah to Noah and his sons</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'; 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The long lifespans recorded in <a href="/genesis/5.htm">Genesis 5</a>, including Jared's 962 years, are often seen as indicative of the pre-Flood world, where conditions may have been different, allowing for extended longevity. This period is characterized by a closer proximity to the original creation, possibly resulting in fewer genetic mutations and a more pristine environment. Jared's lifespan is the second longest recorded in the Bible, after Methuselah, which underscores the antediluvian era's unique characteristics. Theologically, these long lifespans can be seen as a testament to God's original design for humanity, which was intended for eternal life before the fall. <p><b>and then he died</b><br>The phrase "and then he died" is a recurring refrain in <a href="/genesis/5.htm">Genesis 5</a>, emphasizing the reality of death as a consequence of sin, as introduced in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>. Despite the long lifespans, the inevitability of death underscores the fulfillment of God's warning to Adam and Eve that death would result from disobedience. This phrase serves as a somber reminder of the fallen state of humanity and the need for redemption. In the broader biblical narrative, it points forward to the hope of resurrection and eternal life through Jesus Christ, who conquers death. The genealogy in <a href="/genesis/5.htm">Genesis 5</a>, with its repeated mention of death, contrasts with the genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament, which offers the promise of life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jared.htm">Jared</a></b><br>A patriarch in the genealogy from Adam to Noah. He is the father of Enoch and lived 962 years, which is one of the longest lifespans recorded in the Bible.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogy.htm">Genealogy</a></b><br>This verse is part of the genealogical record in <a href="/bsb/genesis/5.htm">Genesis 5</a>, which traces the lineage from Adam to Noah, emphasizing the continuity of God's creation and the unfolding of His plan through generations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/antediluvian_period.htm">Antediluvian Period</a></b><br>The time before the flood, characterized by long lifespans and a growing population, setting the stage for the events leading to Noah's time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_brevity_of_life.htm">The Brevity of Life</a></b><br>Despite Jared's long life, the phrase "and then he died" reminds us of the inevitability of death. This should encourage us to live purposefully and in alignment with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>Jared's place in the genealogy highlights the importance of passing down faith and values through generations. We are called to be faithful stewards of the spiritual legacy we leave behind.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The genealogies in Genesis demonstrate God's sovereign plan unfolding through history. We can trust that God is at work in our lives and the world, even when we do not see the full picture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_a_godly_life.htm">The Impact of a Godly Life</a></b><br>Jared's son, Enoch, walked with God and was taken up, showing the profound impact a godly life can have. Our lives can influence others towards faithfulness and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_sinner.htm">What was Noah's age at death?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_crisis_of_faith.htm">What was Adam's age at death?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_adam_live_after_eating_the_fruit.htm">Adam was told that if and when he eats the forbidden fruit he would die the same day (Genesis 2:17) Adam ate the fruit and went on to live to a ripe old age of 930 years (Genesis 5:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_methuselah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Methuselah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/5-20.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">So Jared</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶ֔רֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ye·reḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3382.htm">Strong's 3382: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jared -- a descendant of Seth, also a man of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lived</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽהְיוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a total of</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">962</span><br /><span class="heb">וּתְשַׁ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·ša‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8672.htm">Strong's 8672: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nine, ninth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁנָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(šā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<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 then he died.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּמֹֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·mōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/5-20.htm">Genesis 5:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/5-20.htm">Genesis 5:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/5-20.htm">Genesis 5:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/5-20.htm">Genesis 5:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/5-20.htm">Genesis 5:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/5-20.htm">Genesis 5:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/5-20.htm">Genesis 5:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/5-20.htm">Genesis 5:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/5-20.htm">Genesis 5:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/5-20.htm">Genesis 5:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/5-20.htm">OT Law: Genesis 5:20 All the days of Jared were nine (Gen. 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