Genesis | |
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Testament: | Old |
Description: | Genesis is the first book of the Bible and describes the creation of the world, the fall of humanity, and the early history of humanity, including the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It outlines God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, setting the foundation for the rest of the biblical narrative. |
Chapter: | 5 |
Verse: | 32 |
Translations | |||
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Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
English | kjv | King James Version | And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth. |
English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | And when Noah was five hundred years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. |
English | web | World English Bible | Noah was five hundred years old, then Noah became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. |
English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | Noah was five hundred years old, then Noah became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. |
Explanations | |
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Age Group | Explanation |
5 | the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. |
10 | This is where the sons of God marrying the daughters of humans is mentioned. |
15 | This verse has been subject to different interpretations and debates, but it likely refers to a group of powerful rulers or angels who took human wives. |
20 | This verse emphasizes the complexity and mystery of divine-human interaction and the importance of studying and interpreting Scripture. |