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Genesis 5:31-1964 bbe — And all the years of Lamech's life were seven hundred and seventy-seven: and he came to his end. And when Noah was five…

Bible in Basic English

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And all the years of Lamech's life were seven hundred and seventy-seven: and he came to his end.

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

— Genesis 5:31-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 5 — Context

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And Lamech was a hundred and eighty-two years old when he had a son:

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And he gave him the name of Noah, saying, Truly, he will give us rest from our trouble and the hard work of our hands, because of the earth which was cursed by God.

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And after the birth of Noah, Lamech went on living for five hundred and ninety-five years, and had sons and daughters:

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And all the years of Lamech's life were seven hundred and seventy-seven: and he came to his end.

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

Genesis 5:31-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 5:31-1964 say?
Genesis 5:31-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And all the years of Lamech's life were seven hundred and seventy-seven: and he came to his end. And when Noah was five hundred years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.”
Where is Genesis 5:31-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 5:31-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 5, verses 31–1964.
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 5:31-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 5:31-1964 in?
Genesis 5:31-1964 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 5:31-1964?
Genesis 5:31-1964 reads (BBE): “And all the years of Lamech's life were seven hundred and seventy-seven: and he came to his end. And when Noah was five hundred years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.” 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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