Genesis 5:9

9 When Enosh had lived 90 years, he became the father of Kenan.

Genesis 5:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan:
ESV
9 When Enosh had lived 90 years, he fathered Kenan.
NLT
9 When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan.
MSG
9 When Enosh was ninety years old, he had Kenan.
CSB
9 Enosh was 90 years old when he fathered Kenan.

Genesis 5:9 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 5:9

And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan.
] According to the Septuagint a hundred and ninety years; it can hardly be thought but that he had sons or daughters before, but this is only taken notice of for a reason before given.

Genesis 5:9 In-Context

7 After he became the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters.
8 Altogether, Seth lived a total of 912 years, and then he died.
9 When Enosh had lived 90 years, he became the father of Kenan.
10 After he became the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters.
11 Altogether, Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Chronicles 1:2; Luke 3:37
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