Genesis 11:23 bbe — And after the birth of Nahor, Serug went on living for two hundred years, and had sons and daughters:

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"And after the birth of Nahor, Serug went on living for two hundred years, and had sons and daughters:"

— Genesis 11:23, Bible in Basic English

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“And Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.”
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Genesis 11 — Context

And Reu was thirty-two years old when he became the father of Serug:

And after the birth of Serug, Reu went on living for two hundred and seven years, and had sons and daughters:

And Serug was thirty years old when he became the father of Nahor:

And after the birth of Nahor, Serug went on living for two hundred years, and had sons and daughters:

And Nahor was twenty-nine years old when he became the father of Terah:

And after the birth of Terah, Nahor went on living for a hundred and nineteen years, and had sons and daughters:

And Terah was seventy years old when he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran.

Genesis 11:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 11:23 say?

Genesis 11:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And after the birth of Nahor, Serug went on living for two hundred years, and had sons and daughters:”

Where is Genesis 11:23 in the Bible?

Genesis 11:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 11, verse 23.

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 11:23.

What translation should I read Genesis 11:23 in?

Genesis 11:23 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 11:23?

Genesis 11:23 reads (BBE): “And after the birth of Nahor, Serug went on living for two hundred years, and had sons and daughters:” 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 11:23 bbe — And after the birth of Nahor, Serug went on living for two hundred years, and had sons and daughters:

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