Genesis 11:18 nasb — Peleg lived thirty years, and became the father of Reu;

NASB

"Peleg lived thirty years, and became the father of Reu;"

— Genesis 11:18, NASB

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Genesis 11:18 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu:”
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DRB
“Phaleg also lived thirty years, and begot Reu.”
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BBE
“And Peleg was thirty years old when he became the father of Reu:”
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KJVA
“And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu:”
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Genesis 11 — Context

and Shelah lived four hundred and three years after he became the father of Eber, and he had other sons and daughters.

Eber lived thirty-four years, and became the father of Peleg;

and Eber lived four hundred and thirty years after he became the father of Peleg, and he had other sons and daughters.

Peleg lived thirty years, and became the father of Reu;

and Peleg lived two hundred and nine years after he became the father of Reu, and he had other sons and daughters.

Reu lived thirty-two years, and became the father of Serug;

and Reu lived two hundred and seven years after he became the father of Serug, and he had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 11:18 say?

Genesis 11:18 in the NASB reads: “Peleg lived thirty years, and became the father of Reu;”

Where is Genesis 11:18 in the Bible?

Genesis 11:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 11, verse 18.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 11:18.

What translation should I read Genesis 11:18 in?

Genesis 11:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 11:18?

Genesis 11:18 reads (NASB): “Peleg lived thirty years, and became the father of Reu;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Genesis 11:18 nasb — Peleg lived thirty years, and became the father of Reu;

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