Genesis 5:16

16 Mahalalel lived after he became the father of Jared eight hundred thirty years, and became the father of sons and daughters.

Genesis 5:16 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 5:16

And Mahalaleel lived, after he begat Jared, eight hundred
and thirty years
Seven hundred and thirty, as the above version, still making the same mistake:

and he begat sons and daughters;
how many cannot be said.

Genesis 5:16 In-Context

14 and all the days of Kenan were nine hundred ten years, then he died.
15 Mahalalel lived sixty-five years, and became the father of Jared.
16 Mahalalel lived after he became the father of Jared eight hundred thirty years, and became the father of sons and daughters.
17 All the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety-five years, then he died.
18 Jared lived one hundred sixty-two years, and became the father of Enoch.
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