(The Lord speaking is red text)
And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
In all, Mahalal’el lived 895 years; then he died.
So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.
and all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
And all the days{H3117} of Mahalaleel{H4111} were eight{H8083} hundred{H3967}{H8141} ninety{H8673} and five{H2568} years{H8141}: and he died{H4191}.
Genesis 5:17 is part of a genealogy in the biblical book of Genesis, which traces the lineage from Adam through Noah. This verse specifically mentions Mahalaleel, who is the fifth generation from Adam, and records the length of his life and his death. The themes of this verse include the patriarchal lifespan, the continuity of generations, and the inevitability of death, reflecting the human condition as understood in the biblical narrative.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the early chapters of Genesis, which lay the foundation for the biblical story. These genealogies serve to connect the creation of humanity with the narrative of Noah and the Flood, emphasizing the antediluvian (pre-Flood) world. The long lifespans recorded in these chapters (Mahalaleel lived to be 895 years old) are characteristic of the individuals listed in this genealogy, and they reflect a world very different from our own, often interpreted symbolically or theologically rather than literally.
This period is also significant for its portrayal of human longevity and a closer relationship between humans and the divine, as suggested by the relatively short genealogical steps between Adam, created by God, and Noah, who is integral to the continuation of humanity after the Flood. The verse underscores the biblical interest in family lines and the passing of time according to generations, which is a central structuring principle throughout the book of Genesis and the Pentateuch.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)