Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Reu had lived 32 years, he became the father of Serug. New Living Translation When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. English Standard Version When Reu had lived 32 years, he fathered Serug. Berean Standard Bible When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. King James Bible And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug: New King James Version Reu lived thirty-two years, and begot Serug. New American Standard Bible Reu lived thirty-two years, and fathered Serug; NASB 1995 Reu lived thirty-two years, and became the father of Serug; NASB 1977 And Reu lived thirty-two years, and became the father of Serug; Legacy Standard Bible And Reu lived 32 years and became the father of Serug; Amplified Bible When Reu had lived thirty-two years, he became the father of Serug. Christian Standard Bible Reu lived 32 years and fathered Serug. Holman Christian Standard Bible Reu lived 32 years and fathered Serug. American Standard Version And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug: Contemporary English Version When Reu was 32 he had a son named Serug. English Revised Version And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug: GOD'S WORD® Translation Reu was 32 years old when he became the father of Serug. Good News Translation When Reu was 32 years old, he had a son, Serug; International Standard Version When Reu had lived 32 years, he fathered Serug. Majority Standard Bible When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. NET Bible When Reu had lived 32 years, he became the father of Serug. New Heart English Bible Reu lived one hundred and thirty-two years, and became the father of Serug. Webster's Bible Translation And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug. World English Bible Reu lived thirty-two years, and became the father of Serug. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Reu lives thirty-two years [[or one hundred and thirty-two years]], and begets Serug. Young's Literal Translation And Reu liveth two and thirty years, and begetteth Serug. Smith's Literal Translation And Reu will live two and thirty years, and he will beget Serug. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Reu lived thirty-two years, and begot Sarug. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Reu lived for thirty-two years, and then he conceived Serug. New American Bible When Reu was thirty-two years old, he begot Serug. New Revised Standard Version When Reu had lived thirty-two years, he became the father of Serug; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Rau lived thirty-two years, and begot Serug; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Arau lived thirty and two years and begot Serug: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begot Serug. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ragau lived and hundred thirty and two years, and begot Seruch. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Genealogy from Shem to Abram…19And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters. 20When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. 21And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.… Cross References Genesis 10:22 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. Genesis 9:28-29 After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died. Genesis 5:32 After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 10:21 And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. Genesis 10:24-25 Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. / Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. Genesis 9:1 And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. Genesis 5:6-8 When Seth was 105 years old, he became the father of Enosh. / And after he had become the father of Enosh, Seth lived 807 years and had other sons and daughters. / So Seth lived a total of 912 years, and then he died. Genesis 5:32 After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 10:1 This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood. Genesis 9:19 These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated. Luke 3:36 the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, 1 Chronicles 1:17-27 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. / Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. / Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. ... Acts 17:26 From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. Treasury of Scripture And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug: A. Luke 3:35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, Saruch. Jump to Previous Begat Begetteth Begot Reu Re'u Serug Thirty Thirty-TwoJump to Next Begat Begetteth Begot Reu Re'u Serug Thirty Thirty-TwoGenesis 11 1. One language in the world.2. The building of Babel. 5. It is interrupted by the confusion of tongues, and the builders dispersed. 10. The generations of Shem. 27. The generations of Terah, the father of Abram. 31. Terah, with Abram and Lot, move from Ur to Haran. When Reu was 32 years old This phrase situates us in the genealogical record of Genesis 11, which traces the lineage from Shem to Abram. The age of Reu at the time of Serug's birth reflects the post-Flood decrease in human lifespan, a pattern seen throughout this chapter. This decline in longevity is significant in understanding the historical context of the early patriarchs and the transition from antediluvian to postdiluvian life spans. The genealogies serve to bridge the gap between Noah and Abraham, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan through specific family lines. he became the father of Serug Persons / Places / Events 1. ReuA descendant of Shem, Reu is part of the genealogy that leads to Abraham. His life marks a continuation of the post-flood generations. 2. Serug The son of Reu, Serug is another link in the genealogy that eventually leads to the patriarch Abraham, highlighting the preservation of the line through which God would fulfill His promises. 3. Genealogy This passage is part of the genealogical record in Genesis 11, which traces the lineage from Shem to Abram (later Abraham). It serves to connect the post-flood world to the account of the patriarchs. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in GenerationsThe genealogies remind us of God's unwavering faithfulness across generations. Despite human failings, God's plan continues through the lineage He has chosen. The Importance of Heritage Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith. Just as Reu and Serug were part of God's unfolding plan, we too are part of a larger account. The Role of Ordinary Lives in God's Plan Reu and Serug may not have been prominent figures, but their inclusion in the genealogy shows that God uses ordinary people to fulfill His extraordinary purposes. Trust in God's Timing The genealogies span many years, reminding us that God's timing is perfect. We are called to trust in His plan, even when it unfolds over long periods.Verses 20, 21. - And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug. Vine-shoot, from sarag, to wind (Gesenius, Lange, Lewis, Murphy); strength, firmness, from the sense of twisting which the root bears (Furst). And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years (in all 239), and begat sons and daughters. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Reuרְע֔וּ (rə·‘ū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7466: Reu -- son of Peleg was וַיְחִ֣י (way·ḥî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive 32 שְׁתַּ֥יִם (šə·ta·yim) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) years old, שָׁנָ֑ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year he became the father of וַיּ֖וֹלֶד (way·yō·w·leḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Serug. שְׂרֽוּג׃ (śə·rūḡ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8286: Serug -- a descendant of Peleg Links Genesis 11:20 NIVGenesis 11:20 NLT Genesis 11:20 ESV Genesis 11:20 NASB Genesis 11:20 KJV Genesis 11:20 BibleApps.com Genesis 11:20 Biblia Paralela Genesis 11:20 Chinese Bible Genesis 11:20 French Bible Genesis 11:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 11:20 Reu lived thirty-two years and became (Gen. 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