Genesis 5:19

Afrikaans (Contemporary Afrikaans Bible 2023)

Jered het ná die geboorte van Henog nog agt honderd jaar gelewe en seuns en dogters verwek.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that Jared lived for 800 years after having a son named Enoch and had other children too. It's part of the genealogies in Genesis that trace important ancestors.

Explained for Children

Imagine you had a toy that you really loved, and after you played with it for a while, you got even more toys! That's kind of like what happened with Jared. He had one special child named Enoch and then had lots more kids over a very long time!

Historical Background

The book of Genesis was written by Moses around 1440 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was during their time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. The genealogies in Genesis provide a lineage from Adam to important figures like Abraham.

Living It Out Today

This verse can remind us of the importance of family and the long-term impacts of our actions. Like Jared, we can have a significant influence on our children and grandchildren. For example, teaching your children values that they then pass on to their own children.

Topics

• genealogy
• family
• longevity
• ancestry
• faithfulness
• generational impact

Related Verses

• Genesis 5:21
• Genesis 11:10-26
• Luke 3:37
• 1 Chronicles 1:1-4
• Hebrews 11:5

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the age of Jared important?

The age of Jared highlights the extraordinary longevity of people in the early biblical times, which helps us understand the context of the early generations.

What does it mean to 'beget sons and daughters'?

It means to have children. In biblical times, this phrase is used to indicate that someone had offspring, which was an important part of their legacy and continuation of their lineage.

How does this verse connect with the rest of Genesis?

This verse is part of a detailed genealogy that traces the lineage from Adam to Noah, helping readers understand the context and continuity of the early generations.

What can we learn about faithfulness from Jared?

Jared's long life and continued faithfulness in having more children can be seen as a model of perseverance and trust in God's plan for his descendants.