Genesis 5:15 asv — And Mahalalel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared:

American Standard Version

"And Mahalalel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared: "

— Genesis 5:15, American Standard Version

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Genesis 5 — Context

12

And Kenan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalalel:

13

and Kenan lived after he begat Mahalalel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:

14

and all the days of Kenan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.

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And Mahalalel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared:

16

and Mahalalel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:

17

and all the days of Mahalalel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.

18

And Jared lived a hundred sixty and two years, and begat Enoch:

Genesis 5:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 5:15 say?
Genesis 5:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Mahalalel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared: ”
Where is Genesis 5:15 in the Bible?
Genesis 5:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 5, verse 15.
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 5:15.
What translation should I read Genesis 5:15 in?
Genesis 5:15 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 5:15?
Genesis 5:15 reads (ASV): “And Mahalalel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared: ” 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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