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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 Nahor, Serug lived 200 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 Nahor, Serug lived another 200 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 Serug lived after he fathered Nahor 200 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 Nahor, Serug lived 200 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 Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred 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 Nahor, Serug lived two hundred 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 Serug lived two hundred years after he fathered Nahor, 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 Serug lived two hundred years after he became the father of Nahor, 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 Serug lived two hundred years after he became the father of Nahor, 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 Serug lived 200 years after he became the father of Nahor, 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 Serug lived two hundred years after Nahor 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 Nahor, Serug lived 200 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 Nahor, Serug lived 200 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 Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred 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 />Serug had more children and died at the age of 230. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred 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 Nahor, Serug lived 200 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 200 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 Nahor, Serug lived 200 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 Nahor, Serug lived 200 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 Nahor, Serug lived 200 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 />Serug lived two hundred years after he became the father of Nahor, 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 Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred 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 />Serug lived two hundred years after he became the father of Nahor, 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 Serug lives after his begetting Nahor two hundred 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 Serug liveth after his begetting Nahor two hundred 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 Serug will live after his begetting Nahor, two hundred years, and 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 Sarug lived after he begot Nachor, two hundred 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 />And after he conceived Nahor, Serug lived for two hundred 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 />Serug lived two hundred years after he begot Nahor, 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 Serug lived after the birth of Nahor two hundred 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 Serug lived after he begot Nahor two hundred 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 Serug lived two hundred years after he had begotten Nakhor 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 Serug lived after he begot Nahor two hundred 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 Seruch lived after he had begotten Nachor, two hundred years, and begot sons and daughters, and died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/11-23.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=2473" 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">22</span>When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. <span class="reftext">23</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/5152.htm" title="5152: nā·ḥō·wr (N-proper-ms) -- From the same as nachar; snorer; Nochor, the name of the grandfather and a brother of Abraham.">Nahor,</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/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/3967.htm" title="3967: mā·ṯa·yim (Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">200</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/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">24</span>When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah.…<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/5-32.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/10-21.htm">Genesis 10:21</a></span><br />And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber.<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/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/5-6.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/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/5-10.htm">Genesis 5:10-11</a></span><br />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/5-18.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/5-15.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/5-3.htm">Genesis 5:3-5</a></span><br />When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son in his own likeness, after his own image; and he named him Seth. / And after he had become the father of Seth, Adam lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Adam lived a total of 930 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="/luke/3-36.htm">Luke 3:36</a></span><br />the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">1 Chronicles 1:24</a></span><br />So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23</a></b></br> And Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Begetteth</a> <a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Begetting</a> <a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/genesis/11-21.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Nahor</a> <a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Serug</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/11-24.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/genesis/11-24.htm">Begetteth</a> <a href="/genesis/11-25.htm">Begetting</a> <a href="/genesis/11-24.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/genesis/11-25.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/genesis/11-25.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/11-25.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/genesis/11-25.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/genesis/11-24.htm">Nahor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-26.htm">Serug</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/11-1.htm">One language in the world.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/11-2.htm">The building of Babel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/11-5.htm">It is interrupted by the confusion of tongues, and the builders dispersed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">The generations of Shem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a 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'; 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Nahor is an important figure as he is the grandfather of Abraham, the patriarch of the Israelites. This genealogy underscores the fulfillment of God's promises and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through specific chosen individuals. The mention of Nahor connects to later narratives, as Nahor's descendants play significant roles in the story of Abraham and his family.<p><b>Serug lived 200 years</b><br>The long lifespans recorded in Genesis are characteristic of the antediluvian and early postdiluvian periods. These extended lifespans serve to bridge the gap between generations, allowing for the transmission of knowledge and tradition. Theologically, these ages may symbolize the gradual decline of human longevity due to the effects of sin, as seen in the decreasing ages from Adam to Abraham. The longevity of Serug and his ancestors also emphasizes the continuity and stability of God's covenantal promises through successive generations.<p><b>and had other sons and daughters</b><br>This phrase indicates that Serug, like many patriarchs, had a large family, which was typical in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Large families were seen as a blessing and a sign of God's favor. The mention of "other sons and daughters" suggests that while the biblical narrative focuses on specific individuals for theological reasons, many others contributed to the growth and development of early human society. This also reflects the biblical theme of fruitfulness and multiplication, as commanded by God in <a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a>. The broader family context provides a backdrop for understanding the social and familial structures of the time.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/serug.htm">Serug</a></b><br>A descendant of Shem, Serug is part of the genealogy leading to Abraham. His life and lineage are significant in the biblical account as they connect the post-flood generations to the patriarchs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahor.htm">Nahor</a></b><br>The son of Serug, Nahor is an ancestor of Abraham. His name is carried on by his grandson, who is also named Nahor, further emphasizing the importance of this family line.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogy.htm">Genealogy</a></b><br>This passage is part of the genealogical record in <a href="/bsb/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11</a>, which traces the lineage from Shem to Abram (later Abraham). It highlights the continuity of God's plan through specific family lines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible are not mere historical records; they demonstrate God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through specific family lines.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The continuity of the genealogical record from Shem to Abraham shows God's sovereign hand in history, orchestrating events and lives to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_faithfulness.htm">Legacy and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Just as Serug's lineage led to Abraham, our lives and actions can have lasting impacts on future generations. We are called to live faithfully, trusting that God can use our legacy for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Family in God's Plan</a></b><br>Families are central to God's plan, as seen in the genealogies. We are encouraged to nurture our families in faith, understanding that God often works through familial relationships.<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_was_haran_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Haran in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_terah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Terah in the Bible?</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/who_was_felix_in_the_bible.htm">Where is the Land of Uz located?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/11-23.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">אַחֲרֵ֛י</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">הוֹלִיד֥וֹ</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">Nahor,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָח֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḥō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5152.htm">Strong's 5152: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nochor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Serug</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂר֗וּג</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">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">200</span><br /><span class="heb">מָאתַ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</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 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/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/11-23.htm">Genesis 11:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/11-23.htm">OT Law: Genesis 11:23 Serug lived two hundred years after he (Gen. 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