Genesis 5:7 bbe — And he went on living after the birth of Enosh for eight hundred and seven years, and had sons and daughters:

Bible in Basic English

"And he went on living after the birth of Enosh for eight hundred and seven years, and had sons and daughters:"

— Genesis 5:7, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 5 — Context

And after the birth of Seth, Adam went on living for eight hundred years, and had sons and daughters:

And all the years of Adam's life were nine hundred and thirty: and he came to his end.

And Seth was a hundred and five years old when he became the father of Enosh:

And he went on living after the birth of Enosh for eight hundred and seven years, and had sons and daughters:

And all the years of Seth's life were nine hundred and twelve: and he came to his end.

And Enosh was ninety years old when he became the father of Kenan:

And after the birth of Kenan, Enosh went on living for eight hundred and fifteen years, and had sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 5:7 say?

Genesis 5:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he went on living after the birth of Enosh for eight hundred and seven years, and had sons and daughters:”

Where is Genesis 5:7 in the Bible?

Genesis 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 5, verse 7.

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 5:7.

What translation should I read Genesis 5:7 in?

Genesis 5:7 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 5:7?

Genesis 5:7 reads (BBE): “And he went on living after the birth of Enosh for eight hundred and seven years, and had sons and daughters:” 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 5:7 bbe — And he went on living after the birth of Enosh for eight hundred and seven years, and had sons and daughters:

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