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Genesis 11:31

Genesis 11:32 net — The lifetime of Terah was 205 years, and he died in Haran.

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"The lifetime of Terah was 205 years, and he died in Haran."

— Genesis 11:32, NET Bible

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Genesis 11 — Context

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And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. The name of Abram’s wife was Sarai. And the name of Nahor’s wife was Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah.

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But Sarai was barren; she had no children.

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Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot(the son of Haran), and his daughter-in-law Sarai, his son Abram’s wife, and with them he set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan. When they came to Haran, they settled there.

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The lifetime of Terah was 205 years, and he died in Haran.

Genesis 11:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 11:32 say?
Genesis 11:32 in the NET Bible reads: “The lifetime of Terah was 205 years, and he died in Haran.”
Where is Genesis 11:32 in the Bible?
Genesis 11:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 11, verse 32.
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 11:32.
What translation should I read Genesis 11:32 in?
Genesis 11:32 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 11:32?
Genesis 11:32 reads (NET): “The lifetime of Terah was 205 years, and he died in Haran.” 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.
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