Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,
Parallel translations
- WEB Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,
- BSB Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,
- NKJV Cainan, Mahalalel, Jared,
- NASB Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,
- NLT Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,
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Quick answer
Three more generations from Seth carry the godly line forward through the antediluvian world.
Overview
These names, drawn from Genesis 5, continue the line of promise from Adam through Seth. The Chronicler compresses centuries into a list, emphasizing the unbroken faithfulness of God in preserving a people across generations. Each link in the chain matters because through it God advances His covenant plan toward the Redeemer.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Luke 3:37Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,
- Gen 5:12–20And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel:
- Gen 5:9And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan:
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The genealogies and the everlasting covenant with David trace the single thread of promise running through the generations straight to the Christ in whom the line reaches its goal.
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