Genesis 5:8 kjv — And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.

King James Version

“And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.”

— Genesis 5:8, King James Version

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“and all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.”
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DARBY
“And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years; and he died.”
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DRB
“And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years, and he died.”
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BBE
“And all the years of Seth's life were nine hundred and twelve: and he came to his end.”
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Genesis 5 — Context

And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.

And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:

And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:

And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.

And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan:

And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:

And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.

Genesis 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 5:8 say?

Genesis 5:8 in the King James Version reads: “And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.”

Where is Genesis 5:8 in the Bible?

Genesis 5:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 5, verse 8.

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 5:8.

What translation should I read Genesis 5:8 in?

Genesis 5:8 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 5:8?

Genesis 5:8 reads (KJV): “And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.” 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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