Genesis 5:8
Genesis 5:8 in Multiple Translations
So Seth lived a total of 912 years, and then he died.
And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.
and all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.
And all the years of Seth's life were nine hundred and twelve: and he came to his end.
Seth lived a total of 912 years, and then he died.
So all the dayes of Sheth were nine hundreth and twelue yeeres: and he died.
And all the days of Seth are nine hundred and twelve years, and he dieth.
All of the days of Seth were nine hundred twelve years, then he died.
And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years; and he died.
And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years, and he died.
Seth lived 912 years altogether, and then he died.
He died when he was 912 years old.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 5:8
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Genesis 5:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
כָּל
יְמֵי
שֵׁ֔ת
שְׁתֵּ֤ים
עֶשְׂרֵה֙
שָׁנָ֔ה
וּ/תְשַׁ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
שָׁנָ֑ה
וַ/יָּמֹֽת
וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יְמֵי
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
שֵׁ֔ת
Shêth
H8352
Seth
N-proper
שְׁתֵּ֤ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵה֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
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 5:8
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.
יְמֵי
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.
שֵׁ֔ת
Shêth
H8352
"Seth"
N-proper
Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve, born after the death of Abel. He is an important figure in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 4:25, and is also referred to as Sheth in some instances.
Definition: A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.4.25; son of: Adam (H0121) and Eve (H2332); brother of: Cain (H7014B) and Abel (H1893); father of: Enosh (H0583); also called Sheth (Ketiv: buttock) at Num.24.17; § Seth = "compensation" 1) the 3rd son of Adam by Eve 1a) also 'Sheth'
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Seth, Sheth. See also: Genesis 4:25; Genesis 5:6; 1 Chronicles 1:1.
שְׁתֵּ֤ים
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.
עֶשְׂרֵה֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
שָׁנָ֔ה
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/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 5:8
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Context — The Descendants of Adam
6When Seth was 105 years old, he became the father of Enosh.
7And after he had become the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters.
8So Seth lived a total of 912 years, and then he died.
9When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan. 10And after he had become the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters.Genesis 5:8 Summary
[Genesis 5:8 tells us that Seth lived a total of 912 years before he died, which reminds us that our lives on earth are limited, but as believers, we have eternal life through Jesus Christ (John 3:16). Seth's life and death are part of the bigger story of God's plan to save humanity, and his faithfulness points us to the ultimate Savior, Jesus Christ (Hebrews 11:1-3). This verse also teaches us to trust in God's sovereignty, even when we don't understand why things happen, and to live our lives in a way that honors Him, knowing that our time on earth is short (Psalm 90:12).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from Seth's long life in Genesis 5:8?
Seth's life of 912 years, as recorded in Genesis 5:8, teaches us about God's sovereignty and the importance of trusting in Him, as seen in Psalm 90:12 where it says to number our days and gain a heart of wisdom.
How does Seth's death relate to the larger biblical narrative?
Seth's death in Genesis 5:8 reminds us of the reality of sin and death entering the world through Adam's disobedience, as stated in Genesis 2:17 and Romans 5:12-14.
What does the Bible mean by 'and then he died' in Genesis 5:8?
The phrase 'and then he died' in Genesis 5:8 signifies the end of Seth's earthly life, but as believers, we have hope in eternal life through Jesus Christ, as promised in John 11:25-26 and 1 Corinthians 15:55-57.
How does Genesis 5:8 fit into the genealogy of Jesus Christ?
The genealogy in Genesis 5, including Seth's life and death in Genesis 5:8, ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ, as seen in Luke 3:23-38, highlighting God's plan of salvation from the beginning.
Reflection Questions
- What does Seth's long and faithful life teach me about my own walk with God, and how can I apply those lessons to my daily life?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, even in the face of death and uncertainty, as seen in Seth's story?
- How does the reality of death, as seen in Genesis 5:8, motivate me to live a life that honors God and prioritizes eternal things?
- What hope do I have in the face of death, and how does the promise of eternal life in Jesus Christ comfort me?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 5:8
And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years, and he died. As his father Adam before him.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 5:8
And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 5:8
No notes from Poole on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 5:8
Genesis 5:8 And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.Ver. 8. And he died.] Omnes una manet nox: Et calcanda semel via lethi Death is the way of all flesh, saith David: of all the world, says Joshua. On this condition came I into the world, said Socrates, that I might go out again, when called for. Horat. Sen., Ep. xxv.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 5:8
8. In his own likeness, after his image — Not God’s image and likeness, in which man had been created. The contrast is designed and striking.