Genesis 5:28
Genesis 5:28 in Multiple Translations
When Lamech was 182 years old, he had a son.
¶ And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:
And Lamech lived a hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:
And Lamech was a hundred and eighty-two years old when he had a son:
When Lamech was 182, he had a son.
Then Lamech liued an hundreth eightie and two yeeres, and begate a sonne,
And Lamech liveth an hundred and eighty and two years, and begetteth a son,
Lamech lived one hundred eighty-two years, then became the father of a son.
And Lamech lived a hundred eighty and two years; and begat a son:
And Lamech lived a hundred and eighty-two years, and begot a son.
When Lamech was 182 years old, he became the father of a son,
Lamek lived a long time too. He was 182 years old when he had a son.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 5:28
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Genesis 5:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יְחִי
לֶ֕מֶךְ
שְׁתַּ֧יִם
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֛ים
שָׁנָ֖ה
וּ/מְאַ֣ת
שָׁנָ֑ה
וַ/יּ֖וֹלֶד
בֵּֽן
וַֽ/יְחִי
châyâh
H2421
to live
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לֶ֕מֶךְ
Lemek
H3929
Lamech
N-proper
שְׁתַּ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֛ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
eighty
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וּ/מְאַ֣ת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וַ/יּ֖וֹלֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
בֵּֽן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 5:28
וַֽ/יְחִי
châyâh
H2421
"to live"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To live or have life is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to revive or be quickened. It is used in the Bible to describe God's power to sustain life and restore people to health, as seen in the stories of the prophets and Jesus' miracles.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: keep (leave, make) alive, [idiom] certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, ([idiom] God) save (alive, life, lives), [idiom] surely, be whole. See also: Genesis 5:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 22:27.
לֶ֕מֶךְ
Lemek
H3929
"Lamech"
N-proper
Lamech was a man who lived before the Flood, mentioned in Genesis 5. He was the father of Noah and a descendant of Cain. His name means 'powerful' and he's known for his strength and leadership.
Definition: A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.5.25; son of: Methuselah (H4968); father of: Noah (H5146) Also named: Lamech (Λάμεχ "Lamech" G2984) § Lamech = "powerful" 1) the 5th lineal descendant from Cain, husband of Adah and Zillah, father of sons, Jabal, Jubal, and Tubal-cain, and daughter, Naamah 2) father of Noah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Lamech. See also: Genesis 4:18; Genesis 5:26; 1 Chronicles 1:3.
שְׁתַּ֧יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֛ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
"eighty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means eighty or eightieth, used in numbers and counting. It appears in the Bible to describe quantities and ages. In Genesis and other books, it is used to count people, animals, and years.
Definition: 1) eighty, fourscore 1a) eighty (as cardinal number) 1b) eightieth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: eighty(-ieth), fourscore. See also: Genesis 5:25; 2 Kings 19:35; Psalms 90:10.
שָׁנָ֖ה
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.
וּ/מְאַ֣ת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | 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/יּ֖וֹלֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
בֵּֽן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
Study Notes — Genesis 5:28
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Context — From Methuselah to Noah
26And after he had become the father of Lamech, Methuselah lived 782 years and had other sons and daughters.
27So Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died.
28When Lamech was 182 years old, he had a son.
29And he named him Noah, saying, “May this one comfort us in the labor and toil of our hands caused by the ground that the LORD has cursed.” 30And after he had become the father of Noah, Lamech lived 595 years and had other sons and daughters.Genesis 5:28 Summary
Genesis 5:28 tells us that when Lamech was 182 years old, he had a son. This shows that even in old age, God can still bring new life and hope. Just like Abraham, who had Isaac when he was 100 years old (Genesis 21:1-7), Lamech's son Noah would go on to play a significant role in God's plan to save humanity from sin. This verse reminds us that God is always working, even when we least expect it, and that He can bring joy and purpose to our lives at any age (Psalm 92:14).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the age of Lamech mentioned in Genesis 5:28?
The age of Lamech is mentioned to highlight the long lifespan of the people in this genealogy, as seen in other verses like Genesis 5:3-32, and to provide a historical context for the birth of Noah.
What is the significance of Lamech having a son at the age of 182?
Lamech having a son at 182 years old shows that despite the sinful state of the world, God is still working and providing hope for the future, as seen in Genesis 5:29 where Lamech names his son Noah with a message of comfort and hope.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of Genesis 5?
Genesis 5:28 is part of the genealogy from Adam to Noah, showing the descendants of Adam and highlighting God's plan of salvation, as stated in Genesis 3:15, which ultimately points to Jesus Christ.
What can we learn about family and parenthood from Lamech's example in this verse?
From Lamech's example, we see the importance of family and the role of parents in passing on their faith and values to their children, as seen in other biblical examples like Genesis 18:19 and Ephesians 6:4.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His involvement in the lives of His people?
- How does the birth of Noah, as mentioned in the next verse, bring hope to a world filled with sin and corruption?
- What can we learn from Lamech's decision to have a child at an advanced age, and how does this relate to our own trust in God's sovereignty?
- In what ways can we, like Lamech, look to the future with hope and anticipation, despite the challenges of the present?
- How does this verse encourage us to trust in God's plan and timing, even when we do not fully understand His ways?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 5:28
And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat son.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 5:28
And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son: Lamech - Hebrew, Lemech, strong, powerful.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 5:28
Not that wicked Lamech mentioned , for he was of the family of Cain, but this was descended from Seth.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 5:28
Genesis 5:28 And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:Ver. 28. And Lamech.]