Genesis 5:29 nasb — Now he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will give us rest from our work and from the toil of our hands arising f…

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"Now he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will give us rest from our work and from the toil of our hands arising from the ground which the LORD has cursed.""

— Genesis 5:29, NASB

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Genesis 5 — Context

26

Then Methuselah lived seven hundred and eighty-two years after he became the father of Lamech, and he had other sons and daughters.

27

So all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred and sixty-nine years, and he died.

28

Lamech lived one hundred and eighty-two years, and became the father of a son.

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Now he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will give us rest from our work and from the toil of our hands arising from the ground which the LORD has cursed."

30

Then Lamech lived five hundred and ninety-five years after he became the father of Noah, and he had other sons and daughters.

31

So all the days of Lamech were seven hundred and seventy-seven years, and he died.

32

Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 5:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 5:29 say?
Genesis 5:29 in the NASB reads: “Now he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will give us rest from our work and from the toil of our hands arising from the ground which the LORD has cursed."”
Where is Genesis 5:29 in the Bible?
Genesis 5:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 5, verse 29.
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 5:29.
What translation should I read Genesis 5:29 in?
Genesis 5:29 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 5:29?
Genesis 5:29 reads (NASB): “Now he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will give us rest from our work and from the toil of our hands arising from the ground which the LORD has cursed."” 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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