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Genesis 5:24 cpdv — And he walked with God, and then he was seen no more, because God took him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he walked with God, and then he was seen no more, because God took him."

— Genesis 5:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 5 — Context

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Now Enoch lived for sixty-five years, and then he conceived Methuselah.

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And Enoch walked with God. And after he conceived Methuselah, he lived for three hundred years, and he conceived sons and daughters.

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And all the days of Enoch that passed were three hundred and sixty-five years.

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And he walked with God, and then he was seen no more, because God took him.

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Likewise, Methuselah lived for one hundred and eighty-seven years, and then he conceived Lamech.

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And after he conceived Lamech, Methuselah lived for seven hundred and eighty-two years, and he conceived sons and daughters.

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And all the days of Methuselah that passed were nine hundred and sixty-nine years, and then he died.

Genesis 5:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 5:24 say?
Genesis 5:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he walked with God, and then he was seen no more, because God took him.”
Where is Genesis 5:24 in the Bible?
Genesis 5:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 5, 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 5:24.
What translation should I read Genesis 5:24 in?
Genesis 5:24 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 5:24?
Genesis 5:24 reads (CPDV): “And he walked with God, and then he was seen no more, because God took him.” 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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