Genesis 5:15

15 When Mahalalel had lived 65 years, he became the father of Jared.

Genesis 5:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared:
ESV
15 When Mahalalel had lived 65 years, he fathered Jared.
NLT
15 When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared.
MSG
15 When Mahalalel was sixty-five years old, he had Jared.
CSB
15 Mahalalel was 65 years old when he fathered Jared.

Genesis 5:15 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 5:15

And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat
Jared.
] A hundred and sixty, according to the Septuagint version.

Genesis 5:15 In-Context

13 After he became the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters.
14 Altogether, Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died.
15 When Mahalalel had lived 65 years, he became the father of Jared.
16 After he became the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters.
17 Altogether, Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Chronicles 1:2; Luke 3:37
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