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Genesis 5:17 kjv — And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.

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“And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.”

— Genesis 5:17, King James Version

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Genesis 5 — Context

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

20

And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.

Genesis 5:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 5:17 say?
Genesis 5:17 in the King James Version reads: “And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.”
Where is Genesis 5:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 5:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 5, verse 17.
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 5:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 5:17 in?
Genesis 5:17 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 5:17?
Genesis 5:17 reads (KJV): “And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.” 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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