Jared lived after he became the father of Enoch eight hundred years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:
- BSB And after he had become the father of Enoch, Jared lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters.
- NKJV After he begot Enoch, Jared lived eight hundred years, and had sons and daughters.
- NASB Then Jared lived eight hundred years after he fathered Enoch, and he fathered other sons and daughters.
- NLT After the birth of Enoch, Jared lived another 800 years, and he had other sons and daughters.
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Quick answer
After Enoch's birth Jared lives 800 more years and fathers other children. It records the continuation of Jared's family.
Overview
Jared's further years and offspring extend the line under God's blessing. The genealogy maintains its orderly progression through the generations. Each entry contributes to the lineage God is preserving toward His redemptive purposes.
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