Genesis 11:24 nasb — Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah;

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"Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah;"

— Genesis 11:24, NASB

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KJV
“And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah:”
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ASV
“And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah: ”
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WEB
“Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah.”
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NET
“When Nahor had lived 29 years, he became the father of Terah.”
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DRB
“And Nachor lived nine and twenty years, and begot Thare.”
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BBE
“And Nahor was twenty-nine years old when he became the father of Terah:”
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Genesis 11 — Context

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

Serug lived thirty years, and became the father of Nahor;

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

Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah;

and Nahor lived one hundred and nineteen years after he became the father of Terah, and he had other sons and daughters.

Terah lived seventy years, and became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran.

Now these are the records of the generations of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran; and Haran became the father of Lot.

Genesis 11:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 11:24 say?

Genesis 11:24 in the NASB reads: “Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah;”

Where is Genesis 11:24 in the Bible?

Genesis 11:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 11, verse 24.

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 11:24.

What translation should I read Genesis 11:24 in?

Genesis 11:24 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 11:24?

Genesis 11:24 reads (NASB): “Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah;” 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 11:24 nasb — Nahor lived twenty-nine years, and became the father of Terah;

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