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She named him Seth, for she said, “God has granted me another son in place of Abel, whom Cain killed.” <a href="/esv/genesis/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and called his name Seth, for she said, “God has appointed for me another offspring instead of Abel, for Cain killed him.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And Adam again had relations with his wife, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, “God has granted me another seed in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/4.htm">New King James Version</a> And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and named him Seth, “For God has appointed another seed for me instead of Abel, whom Cain killed.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Adam had relations with his wife again; and she gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, for, she said, “God has appointed me another child in place of Abel, because Cain killed him.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Adam had relations with his wife again; and she gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, for, she said, &#8220God has appointed me another offspring in place of Abel, for Cain killed him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Adam had relations with his wife again; and she gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, for, she said, “God has appointed me another offspring in place of Abel; for Cain killed him.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Adam knew his wife again; and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, for she said, “God has set for me another seed in place of Abel, for Cain killed him.” <a href="/amp/genesis/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Adam knew [Eve as] his wife again; and she gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, for [she said], “God has granted another child for me in place of Abel, because Cain killed him.” <a href="/csb/genesis/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Adam was intimate with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, for she said, “God has given me another offspring in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Adam was intimate with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, for she said, &#8220God has given me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth. For, said she, God hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel; for Cain slew him. <a href="/cev/genesis/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Adam and his wife had another son. They named him Seth, because they said, "God has given us a son to take the place of Abel, who was killed by his brother Cain." <a href="/erv/genesis/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For, said she, God hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel; for Cain slew him. <a href="/gwt/genesis/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Adam made love to his wife again. She gave birth to a son and named him Seth, because [she said,] "God has given me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him." <a href="/gnt/genesis/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Adam and his wife had another son. She said, "God has given me a son to replace Abel, whom Cain killed." So she named him Seth. <a href="/isv/genesis/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Later on, after Adam had sexual relations with his wife, she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, because "God granted me another offspring to replace Abel, since Cain murdered him." <a href="/msb/genesis/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Adam again had relations with his wife, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, ?God has granted me another seed in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.? <a href="/net/genesis/4.htm">NET Bible</a> And Adam had marital relations with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son. She named him Seth, saying, "God has given me another child in place of Abel because Cain killed him." <a href="/nheb/genesis/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Adam had marital relations with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, saying, "For God has appointed me another child instead of Abel, for Cain killed him." <a href="/wbt/genesis/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. <a href="/web/genesis/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Adam knew his wife again. She gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, saying, “for God has given me another child instead of Abel, for Cain killed him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Adam again knows his wife, and she bears a son, and calls his name Seth, “for God has appointed for me another seed instead of Abel”: for Cain had slain him. <a href="/ylt/genesis/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Adam again knoweth his wife, and she beareth a son, and calleth his name Seth, 'for God hath appointed for me another seed instead of Abel:' for Cain had slain him. <a href="/slt/genesis/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Adam will know his wife again, and she will bear a son, and she will call his name Seth: for God set me a second seed instead of Abel, for Cain slew him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Adam also knew his wife again: and she brought forth a son, and called his name Seth, saying: God hath given me another seed, for Abel whom Cain slew. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Adam also knew his wife again, and she gave birth to a son, and she called his name Seth, saying, “God has given me another offspring, in place of Abel, whom Cain killed.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Adam again had intercourse with his wife, and she gave birth to a son whom she called Seth. “God has granted me another offspring in place of Abel,” she said, “because Cain killed him.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and named him Seth, for she said, “God has appointed for me another child instead of Abel, because Cain killed him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Adam knew his wife Eve again; and she conceived and bore a son, and called his name Seth; For God, she said, has given me another offspring instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Adam had sexual relations again with Eve, his wife, and she conceived, and she bore a son, and she called his name Shayth, because God gives to me another seed for the sake of Habyl, whom Qayn killed.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Adam knew his wife again; and she bore a son, and called his name Seth: 'for God hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel; for Cain slew him.' <a href="/sep/genesis/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore a son, and called his name Seth, saying, For God has raised up to me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. <a href="/parallel/genesis/4-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=986" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/4.htm">Seth and Enosh</a> 25<a href="/hebrew/121.htm" title="121: ’ā·ḏām (N-proper-ms) -- The same as 'adam; Adam the name of the first man, also of a place in Palestine.">And Adam</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">again</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: way·yê·ḏa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">had relations with</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">his wife,</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/3205.htm" title="3205: wat·tê·leḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">and she gave birth to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bên (N-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wat·tiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">and named</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/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8352.htm" title="8352: šêṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Adam. From shiyth; put, i.e. Substituted; Sheth, third son of Adam.">Seth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">“God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7896.htm" title="7896: šāṯ- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To put, set. A primitive root; to place.">has granted</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’a·ḥêr (Adj-ms) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">another</a> <a href="/hebrew/2233.htm" title="2233: ze·ra‘ (N-ms) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity.">seed</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in place</a> <a href="/hebrew/1893.htm" title="1893: he·ḇel (N-proper-ms) -- The second son of Adam. The same as hebel; Hebel, the son of Adam.">of Abel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">since</a> <a href="/hebrew/7014.htm" title="7014: qā·yin (N-proper-ms) -- The same as qayin; Kajin, the name of the first child, also of a place in Palestine, and of an Oriental tribe.">Cain</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: hă·rā·ḡōw (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">killed him.”</a> 26And to Seth also a son was born, and he called him Enosh. At that time men began to call upon the name of the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/5-3.htm">Genesis 5:3</a> When Adam was 130 years old, he had a son in his own likeness, after his own image; and he named him Seth. <a href="/genesis/5-6.htm">Genesis 5:6</a> When Seth was 105 years old, he became the father of Enosh. <a href="/genesis/5-9.htm">Genesis 5:9</a> When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan. <a href="/genesis/5-12.htm">Genesis 5:12</a> When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel. <a href="/genesis/5-15.htm">Genesis 5:15</a> When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared. <a href="/genesis/5-18.htm">Genesis 5:18</a> When Jared was 162 years old, he became the father of Enoch. <a href="/genesis/5-21.htm">Genesis 5:21</a> When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah. <a href="/genesis/5-24.htm">Genesis 5:24</a> Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God had taken him away. <a href="/genesis/5-27.htm">Genesis 5:27</a> So Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died. <a href="/genesis/5-30.htm">Genesis 5:30</a> And after he had become the father of Noah, Lamech lived 595 years and had other sons and daughters. <a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">1 Chronicles 1:1</a> Adam, Seth, Enosh, <a href="/luke/3-38.htm">Luke 3:38</a> the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God. <a href="/hebrews/11-4.htm">Hebrews 11:4</a> By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. <a href="/hebrews/11-5.htm">Hebrews 11:5</a> By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Hebrews 11:7</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Adam knew his wife again; and she bore a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, has appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.A.<a href="/genesis/5-3.htm">Genesis 5:3,4</a> And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth: … <a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">1 Chronicles 1:1</a> Adam, Sheth, Enosh,<a href="/luke/3-38.htm">Luke 3:38</a> Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.Seth.<a href="/genesis/4-1.htm">Genesis 4:1-3,8,10,11</a> And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/4-9.htm">Abel</a> <a href="/genesis/4-1.htm">Adam</a> <a href="/genesis/4-15.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/genesis/4-22.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/4-20.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/genesis/4-22.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/4-22.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/4-24.htm">Cain</a> <a href="/genesis/4-17.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/4-24.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/genesis/2-21.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/genesis/4-23.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/genesis/4-17.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/genesis/4-17.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">Seth</a> <a href="/genesis/4-23.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/genesis/4-17.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/50-11.htm">Abel</a> <a href="/genesis/5-1.htm">Adam</a> <a href="/genesis/17-21.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/genesis/6-4.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/16-15.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/genesis/5-4.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/6-4.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/joshua/15-57.htm">Cain</a> <a href="/genesis/11-30.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/11-28.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/19-21.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/genesis/11-3.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/genesis/34-25.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/genesis/9-21.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/genesis/7-3.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/genesis/19-5.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/genesis/7-3.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/genesis/4-26.htm">Seth</a> <a href="/genesis/12-12.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/genesis/34-25.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/genesis/6-2.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 4</div>1. <a href="/genesis/4-1.htm">The birth, occupation, and offerings of Cain and Abel.</a> 8. <a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Cain murders his brother Abel.</a> 11. <a href="/genesis/4-11.htm">The curse of Cain.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/4-17.htm">Has a son called Enoch, and builds a city, which he calls after his name.</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">His descendants, with Lamech and his two wives.</a> 25. <a href="/genesis/4-25.htm">The birth of Seth,</a> 26. <a href="/genesis/4-26.htm">and Enos.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And Adam again had relations with his wife This phrase indicates the continuation of the human family line after the tragic events involving Cain and Abel. It underscores the marital union between Adam and Eve, which is foundational for procreation as established in <a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a>. The use of "again" suggests a renewal of hope and purpose in the face of previous loss and sin.and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth The birth of Seth is significant as it represents the continuation of the godly lineage through which the promise of redemption will come. The name "Seth" means "appointed" or "granted," indicating a divine purpose and replacement for Abel. This lineage is crucial as it eventually leads to Noah and, ultimately, to Jesus Christ, as outlined in the genealogies of <a href="/genesis/5.htm">Genesis 5</a> and <a href="/luke/3-38.htm">Luke 3:38</a>.saying, “God has granted me another seed in place of Abel Eve's acknowledgment of God's provision reflects her faith and recognition of divine sovereignty. The term "seed" is significant, echoing the promise of <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>, where God speaks of the seed of the woman who will ultimately defeat the serpent. This phrase highlights the ongoing fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through human history.since Cain killed him.” This phrase recalls the first murder in human history, where Cain killed his brother Abel out of jealousy and anger. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the need for redemption. The mention of Cain's act underscores the brokenness of humanity and the necessity for a new beginning through Seth, who represents hope and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/adam.htm">Adam</a> The first man created by God, husband to Eve, and father to Cain, Abel, and Seth. His role as the progenitor of humanity is significant in understanding the lineage and the continuation of God's promise. 2. <a href="/topical/e/eve.htm">Eve</a> The first woman, created as a companion to Adam. Her naming of Seth reflects her faith in God's provision and the continuation of the human race despite the tragedy of Abel's murder. 3. <a href="/topical/s/seth.htm">Seth</a> The third son of Adam and Eve, whose name means "appointed" or "granted." Seth represents a new beginning and the continuation of the godly line through which the promise of redemption would come. 4. <a href="/topical/a/abel.htm">Abel</a> The second son of Adam and Eve, who was murdered by his brother Cain. Abel's death represents the first instance of human violence and the consequences of sin. 5. <a href="/topical/c/cain.htm">Cain</a> The firstborn son of Adam and Eve, who murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy. His actions led to his curse and separation from God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_faithfulness.htm">God's Provision and Faithfulness</a> Despite the tragedy of Abel's death, God provides another son, Seth, to continue the godly line. This demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises and His provision in times of loss. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_names.htm">The Importance of Names</a> In Hebrew culture, names often reflect character or destiny. Seth's name, meaning "appointed," signifies God's intentional plan and the hope of redemption. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a> The murder of Abel by Cain illustrates the destructive nature of sin and its impact on families and communities. It serves as a warning of the consequences of jealousy and anger. <a href="/topical/h/hope_and_new_beginnings.htm">Hope and New Beginnings</a> Seth's birth represents a new beginning and the hope of restoration. It reminds believers that God can bring new life and purpose out of difficult circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 4</a> <a href="/q/who_was_cain's_wife_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Cain's wife in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_did_adam_and_eve's_children_marry.htm">Who did Adam and Eve's children marry?</a> <a href="/q/where_did_cain's_wife_come_from.htm">Genesis 4:16–17: If Adam and Eve were the first humans, where did Cain’s wife come from? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_degeneracy.htm">Who did Adam and Eve's children marry?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>SUBSTITUTION OF SETH FOR ABEL.(25) Another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.--Cain, the firstborn, and Abel, who had outstripped him in prosperity, were both lost to Adam. But instead of the third son succeeding to the place of the firstborn, it is given to one specially marked out, probably by prophecy, just as Solomon took the rights of primogeniture over the head of Adonijah.Seth.--Heb., Sheth, that is, appointed, substituted: he was thus specially designated as the son who was to be the chief over ?dam's family.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 25, 26. - The narrative now reverts to the fortunes of the doubly saddened pair. And Adam knew his wife again. Having mournfully abstained for a season a thro conjugali (Calvin); not necessarily implying that Adam and Eve had not other children who had grown to man's estate prior to the death of Abel (cf. <a href="/genesis/5-4.htm">Genesis 5:4</a>). And she bare a son, and called his name Seth. Sheth, from shith, to put or place; hence appointed, put, compensation. For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed - semen singulars (Calvin); filium, Eve having borne daughters previously (Onkelos, Jonathon, Dathe, Rosenmüller) - instead of Abel. Her other children probably had gone in the way of Cain, leaving none to carry on the holy line, till this son was born, whom in faith she expects to be another Abel in respect of piety, but, unlike him, the head of a godly family (Calvin). Whom Cain slew. Literally, for Cain killed him (Kalisch). The A. V. follows the LXX., ὁν ἀπέκτεινε καὶν, and has the. Support of Gesenius, who renders כִּי = אַשֶׁר. (see 'Lax. sub nom.'); of Rosenmüller, who says, "Conjunctio enim causalis כִּי saepius pro relative pronomine usurpatur," quoting, though without much aptness, <a href="/psalms/71-15.htm">Psalm 71:15</a> (com. in loco); and of Sal. Glass, who supplies several so-called examples of the relative force of כִּי, every one of which is perfectly intelligible by translating the particle as quia ('Sac. <a href="/philippians/3-2.htm">Philippians 3:2, 15</a>.); and of Stanley Leathes ('Hebrews Gram.,' <a href="/genesis/12-16.htm">Genesis 12:16</a>). There seems, however, no sufficient reason for departing from the ordinary casual signification of the particle. Furst does not recognize the meaning which Gesenius attaches to כִּי (cf. Ewald's 'Hebrews Syntax,' § 353), And to Seth, to him also there was born a son. Thus the expectations of Eve concerning her God-given son were not disappointed, but realized in the commencement and continuance of a godly line. The pious father of this succeeding child, however, had either begun to realize the feebleness and weakness of human life, or perhaps to be conscious of the sickly and infirm state in which religion then was. And he called his (son's) name Enos. Enosh, "man" (Gesenius); "mortal, decaying man" (Furst); "man, sickly" (Murphy). Then began men. Literally, it was begun. Huchal third preterite hophal of chalal (Greek, χαλάω λύω), to open a way. Hence "the literal sense of the word is, a way was now opened up, and an access afforded, to the worship of God, in the particular manner here described" (Wordsworth). To call upon the name of the The Lord. Either (1) to invoke by prayer the name of Jehovah, i.e. Jehovah himself as he had been pleased to discover his attributes and character to men, referring to the formal institution of public worship. "The expression is elsewhere used to denote all the appropriate acts and exercises of the stated worship of God - <a href="/genesis/12-8.htm">Genesis 12:8</a>; <a href="/genesis/13-4.htm">Genesis 13:4</a>; <a href="/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">1 Chronicles 16:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1</a>" (Bush). Or (2) to call themselves by the name of Jehovah - cf. <a href="/numbers/32-42.htm">Numbers 32:42</a>; <a href="/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29</a>; <a href="/psalms/49-12.htm">Psalm 49:12</a>; <a href="/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5</a> (margin). Other renderings need only be mentioned to be set aside. (a) Then began men profanely to call upon the name of God (Onkelos, Jonathan, Josephus), referring to the institution of idolatry. . . . <a href="/commentaries/genesis/4-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Adam again had relations with וַיֵּ֨דַע (way·yê·ḏa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know his wife, אִשְׁתּ֔וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female and she gave birth to וַתֵּ֣לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage a son בֵּ֔ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and named him וַתִּקְרָ֥א (wat·tiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read Seth, שֵׁ֑ת (šêṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8352.htm">Strong's 8352: </a> Seth -- a son of Adam saying, כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction “God אֱלֹהִים֙ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has granted שָֽׁת־ (šāṯ-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7896.htm">Strong's 7896: </a> To put, set me לִ֤י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> another אַחֵ֔ר (’a·ḥêr) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> Hinder, next, other seed זֶ֣רַע (ze·ra‘) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity in place תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of of Abel, הֶ֔בֶל (he·ḇel) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1893.htm">Strong's 1893: </a> Abel -- the second son of Adam since כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Cain קָֽיִן׃ (qā·yin) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7014.htm">Strong's 7014: </a> Cain -- a city in southern Judah killed him.” הֲרָג֖וֹ (hă·rā·ḡōw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/4-25.htm">Genesis 4:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/4-25.htm">OT Law: Genesis 4:25 Adam knew his wife again (Gen. 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