Genesis 5:14
Genesis 5:14 in Multiple Translations
So Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died.
And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.
and all the days of Kenan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.
And all the years of Kenan's life were nine hundred and ten; and he came to his end.
Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died.
So all the dayes of Kenan were nine hundreth and tenne yeeres: and he died.
And all the days of Cainan are nine hundred and ten years, and he dieth.
and all of the days of Kenan were nine hundred ten years, then he died.
And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years; and he died.
And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years, and he died.
Kenan lived 910 years altogether, and then he died.
He died when he was 910 years old.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 5:14
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Genesis 5:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
כָּל
יְמֵ֣י
קֵינָ֔ן
עֶ֣שֶׂר
שָׁנִ֔ים
וּ/תְשַׁ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
שָׁנָ֑ה
וַ/יָּמֹֽת
וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יְמֵ֣י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
קֵינָ֔ן
Qêynân
H7018
Kenan
N-proper
עֶ֣שֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
ten
Adj
שָׁנִ֔ים
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fp
וּ/תְשַׁ֥ע
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וַ/יָּמֹֽת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 5:14
וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יְמֵ֣י
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
קֵינָ֔ן
Qêynân
H7018
"Kenan"
N-proper
Kenan, an antediluvian, was the son of Enosh and father of Mahalalel, living before the Flood, and is also known as Cainan in Luke 3:37, with his name meaning possession.
Definition: A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.5.9; son of: Enosh (H0583); father of: Mahalalel (H4111); also called Cainan at Luk.3.37; Also named: Kainan, Kainam (Καϊνάν, Καϊνάμ "Cainan" G2536H) § Kenan = "possession" 1) son of Enosh and father of Mahalaleel 1a) also 'Cainan'
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Cainan, Kenan. See also: Genesis 5:9; Genesis 5:13; 1 Chronicles 1:2.
עֶ֣שֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
"ten"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.
שָׁנִ֔ים
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fp
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וּ/תְשַׁ֥ע
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וַ/יָּמֹֽת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
Study Notes — Genesis 5:14
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Context — The Descendants of Adam
12When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel.
13And after he had become the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters.
14So Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died.
15When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared. 16And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters.Genesis 5:14 Summary
[Genesis 5:14 tells us that Kenan lived for 910 years before he died, which is a reminder that our lives on earth are temporary, as stated in 1 Peter 1:24. Despite the long life given to Kenan, death still came, showing us that sin has consequences, as seen in Romans 6:23. We can learn from Kenan's life by focusing on what is truly important and eternal, as encouraged in Matthew 6:19-21 and 1 Timothy 6:12.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from Kenan's long life as described in Genesis 5:14?
We learn that Kenan lived a total of 910 years, which is a testament to God's mercy and grace in the early days of humanity, as seen in Genesis 3:15 and Genesis 4:26.
How does Kenan's death in Genesis 5:14 relate to the overall theme of Genesis 5?
Kenan's death serves as a reminder of the reality of sin and death that entered the world through Adam's disobedience, as stated in Genesis 2:17 and Genesis 3:19.
What is the significance of the genealogy in Genesis 5, particularly in relation to Genesis 5:14?
The genealogy in Genesis 5, including the information about Kenan in Genesis 5:14, provides a link between the early descendants of Adam and the rest of the biblical narrative, ultimately pointing to the coming of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Genesis 3:15 and fulfilled in Luke 3:23-38.
How can we apply the lesson of Kenan's life and death to our own lives?
We can apply the lesson of Kenan's life and death by recognizing the brevity and fragility of human life, as stated in Psalm 90:12, and seeking to live a life that honors God and is guided by His Word, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 29:29 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Reflection Questions
- What does Kenan's life of 910 years teach me about God's plan for human life and the consequences of sin?
- How can I, like Kenan, use my life to glorify God and point others to Him, as described in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Matthew 5:16?
- What does the reality of death, as seen in Genesis 5:14, teach me about the importance of living a life that is focused on eternal things, as encouraged in Colossians 3:2 and 1 John 2:17?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and plan, even when faced with the reality of death and the unknown, as expressed in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 5:14
And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years, and he died.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 5:14
And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 5:14
No notes from Poole on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 5:14
Genesis 5:14 And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.Ver. 14. Nine hundred and ten years.] A long while to live: sed nemo propter canos et annos, diu vixit .