Lamech lived one hundred and eighty-two years, and had a son.
Parallel translations
- WEB Lamech lived one hundred eighty-two years, then became the father of a son.
- KJV And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:
- BSB When Lamech was 182 years old, he had a son.
- NASB Now Lamech lived 182 years, and fathered a son.
- NLT When Lamech was 182 years old, he became the father of a son.
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Quick answer
Lamech lives 182 years and fathers a son. It brings the genealogy to the father of Noah.
Overview
Lamech, of the godly line of Seth and not to be confused with Cain's descendant, fathers a son who will be named Noah. The genealogy now reaches the threshold of the flood narrative. This birth carries forward the line of promise through which God will preserve humanity.
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