King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.
Complete Jewish Bible:
In all, Enosh lived 905 years; then he died.
Berean Standard Bible:
So Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died.
American Standard Version:
and all the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years: and he died.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And all the days{H3117} of Enos{H583} were nine{H8672} hundred{H3967}{H8141} and five{H2568} years{H8141}: and he died{H4191}.
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Commentary for Genesis 5:11
Genesis 5:11 is a part of the genealogy from Adam through Noah, which serves as a bridge between the creation narrative and the story of the flood. The verse specifically states, "And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died." This verse reflects the biblical tradition of recording the longevity of the patriarchs before the flood, emphasizing the extraordinary lifespans of antediluvian humans, which contrast sharply with contemporary human lifespans.
Enos, also known as Enosh, is the grandson of Adam and the son of Seth. His name is associated with the hope for divine interaction and the beginning of a more formal worship or calling upon the name of the Lord (Genesis 4:26). The mention of his death at the age of 905 years is consistent with the pattern seen throughout Genesis 5, where each patriarch's lifespan is noted just prior to the introduction of the next generation.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the ancient Near Eastern tradition of recording lineages and lifespans to establish historical continuity and legitimacy. It also serves a theological purpose, illustrating the consequences of human sinfulness and the reality of death entering the world, as promised after the fall of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:19). The long lifespans may symbolize God's patience and the time given for humanity to repent before the judgment of the flood.
In summary, Genesis 5:11 is a succinct record within a larger genealogical passage, highlighting the ancient belief in the long lives of early humans and underscoring the biblical theme of human mortality, which stands as a reminder of the fall and the need for redemption that is further unfolded throughout the biblical narrative.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H583
There are 116 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱנוֹשׁ
Transliteration: ʼĔnôwsh
Pronunciation: en-ohsh'
Description: the same as אֱנוֹשׁ; Enosh, a son of Seth; Enos. - Strong's Number: H8672
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תֵּשַׁע
Transliteration: têshaʻ
Pronunciation: tay'-shah
Description: or (masculine) תִּשְׁעָה; perhaps from שָׁעָה through the idea of a turn to the next or full number ten; nine or (ordinal) ninth; nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - Strong's Number: H2568
There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
Transliteration: châmêsh
Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). - Strong's Number: H4191
There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוּת
Transliteration: mûwth
Pronunciation: mooth
Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise.