So all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred and ninety-five years; and he died.
Parallel translations
- WEB All of the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety-five years, then he died.
- KJV And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
- BSB So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.
- NASB So all the days of Mahalalel were 895 years, and he died.
- NLT Mahalalel lived 895 years, and then he died.
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Quick answer
Mahalalel lives a total of 895 years and then dies. It repeats the refrain of death.
Overview
Mahalalel completes his lifespan and dies, echoing the chapter's relentless reminder of mortality. Death continues to claim each generation since the fall. The pattern sharpens the longing for deliverance from death's dominion.
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