Genesis 5:12 bbe — And Kenan was seventy years old when he became the father of Mahalalel:

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"And Kenan was seventy years old when he became the father of Mahalalel:"

— Genesis 5:12, Bible in Basic English

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“And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel:”
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Genesis 5 — Context

And Enosh was ninety years old when he became the father of Kenan:

And after the birth of Kenan, Enosh went on living for eight hundred and fifteen years, and had sons and daughters:

And all the years of Enosh were nine hundred and five: and he came to his end.

And Kenan was seventy years old when he became the father of Mahalalel:

And after the birth of Mahalalel, Kenan went on living for eight hundred and forty years, and had sons and daughters:

And all the years of Kenan's life were nine hundred and ten; and he came to his end.

And Mahalalel was sixty-five years old when he became the father of Jared:

Genesis 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 5:12 say?

Genesis 5:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Kenan was seventy years old when he became the father of Mahalalel:”

Where is Genesis 5:12 in the Bible?

Genesis 5:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 5, verse 12.

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 5:12.

What translation should I read Genesis 5:12 in?

Genesis 5:12 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 5:12?

Genesis 5:12 reads (BBE): “And Kenan was seventy years old when he became the father of Mahalalel:” 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 5:12 bbe — And Kenan was seventy years old when he became the father of Mahalalel:

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