Genesis 5:31

Genesis 5:32 web — Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

World English Bible

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

— Genesis 5:32, World English Bible

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KJV
“And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth. ”
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ASV
“And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth. ”
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NET
“After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.”
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BBE
“And when Noah was five hundred years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.”
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KJVA
“And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth. ”
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Genesis 5 — Context

and he named him Noah, saying, "This same will comfort us in our work and in the toil of our hands, because of the ground which Yahweh has cursed."

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

All the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy-seven years, then he died.

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

Genesis 5:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 5:32 say?

Genesis 5:32 in the World English Bible reads: “Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.”

Where is Genesis 5:32 in the Bible?

Genesis 5:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 5, verse 32.

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 5:32.

What translation should I read Genesis 5:32 in?

Genesis 5:32 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 5:32?

Genesis 5:32 reads (WEB): “Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah 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.

Genesis 5:32 web — Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

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Genesis 5 — Context

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