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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 Seth were 912 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 Seth were nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth were nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth were 912 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 Seth lived nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth’s life lasted 912 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 Seth&#8217s life lasted 912 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 Seth were nine hundred and twelve 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 912. <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 Seth were nine hundred and twelve 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 />Seth lived a total of 912 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 912. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Seth lived a total of 912 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 Seth lived a total of 912 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 Seth was 912 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 Seth were nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth were nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth were nine hundred twelve 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 Seth are nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth are nine hundred and twelve 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 days of Seth shall be twelve years and Tune 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 Seth were nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth that passed were nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth was nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth were nine hundred twelve 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 Seth were pine hundred and twelve 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 Shayth were nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth were nine hundred and twelve 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 Seth were nine hundred and twelve years, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/5-8.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=1067" 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">The Descendants of Adam</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>And after he had become the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><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.">So Seth</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·têm (Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold."></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.">912</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/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘eś·rêh (Number-fs) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></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">9</span>When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan.…<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/2-17.htm">Genesis 2:17</a></span><br />but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12</a></span><br />Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-22.htm">1 Corinthians 15:22</a></span><br />For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Hebrews 9:27</a></span><br />Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/3-19.htm">Genesis 3:19</a></span><br />By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.”<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="/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="/james/4-14.htm">James 4:14</a></span><br />You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">1 Peter 1:24</a></span><br />For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/14-1.htm">Job 14:1-2</a></span><br />“Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble. / Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/14-5.htm">Job 14:5</a></span><br />Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a></span><br />For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">1 Corinthians 15:21</a></span><br />For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.</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 Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8</a></b></br> And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/5-5.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/genesis/5-5.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/5-5.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/5-5.htm">End</a> <a href="/genesis/5-7.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/genesis/5-5.htm">Life</a> <a href="/genesis/5-5.htm">Nine</a> <a href="/genesis/5-7.htm">Seth</a> <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/5-11.htm">Altogether</a> <a href="/genesis/5-11.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/5-11.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/5-11.htm">End</a> <a href="/genesis/5-10.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/genesis/5-14.htm">Life</a> <a href="/genesis/5-11.htm">Nine</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">Seth</a> <a href="/genesis/14-4.htm">Twelve</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'; </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 id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Seth lived a total of 912 years</b><br>Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve, is a significant figure in the genealogical line leading to Noah and ultimately to Jesus Christ. His lifespan of 912 years is consistent with the long lifespans recorded in the antediluvian (pre-Flood) period. These extended lifespans are often attributed to the pristine conditions of the early earth and the direct creation of humanity by God. Seth's long life allowed him to witness many generations, emphasizing the continuity of God's promise through his lineage. The genealogies in Genesis serve to connect the creation narrative to the story of the Flood and beyond, highlighting the faithfulness of God in preserving a righteous line.<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>, underscoring 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 is a reminder of the fallen state of humanity. This phrase also serves to contrast with Enoch, who "walked with God" and was taken by God, not experiencing death in the usual manner. The death of Seth marks the continuation of the cycle of life and death until the coming of Christ, who would ultimately conquer death. This pattern points to the need for redemption and the hope of eternal life through Jesus, who is often seen as the fulfillment of the promise of a seed that would crush the serpent's head (<a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/seth.htm">Seth</a></b><br>The third son of Adam and Eve, born after the death of Abel. Seth is significant as the ancestor of Noah and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. His lineage is often seen as the godly line, contrasting with the line of Cain.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogy.htm">Genealogy</a></b><br>Genesis 5 is a genealogical record from Adam to Noah. It highlights the longevity of early humans and the continuation of God's promise through Seth's line.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/death.htm">Death</a></b><br>The mention of death in this genealogy serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin, as introduced in <a href="/bsb/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>. Despite long lifespans, death is inevitable for all.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_death.htm">The Certainty of Death</a></b><br>Despite the long lifespans, each entry in the genealogy ends with "and then he died," reminding us of the certainty of death due to sin. This should prompt us to consider our own mortality and the importance of living a life pleasing to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_faithfulness_of_god.htm">The Faithfulness of God</a></b><br>Seth's lineage shows God's faithfulness in preserving a line through which He would bring redemption. This encourages us to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem bleak.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a></b><br>Seth's life, though briefly mentioned, had a lasting impact through his descendants. We should consider the legacy we are leaving and how we can influence future generations for Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_worship.htm">The Call to Worship</a></b><br>With Seth's time marking a return to calling on the name of the Lord, we are reminded of the importance of worship and maintaining a relationship with God amidst a fallen world.<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/who_was_seth_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Seth in the Bible?</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/summarize_noah's_story_in_the_bible..htm">What is the summary of Noah's story in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_could_adam_live_930_years.htm">How is it scientifically possible for Adam to have lived 930 years (Genesis 5:5)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/5-8.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 Seth</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(šêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8352.htm">Strong's 8352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seth -- a son of Adam</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">912</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/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/5-8.htm">Genesis 5:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/5-8.htm">OT Law: Genesis 5:8 All the days of Seth were nine (Gen. 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