Genesis 5:11
New International Version
Altogether, Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died.

New Living Translation
Enosh lived 905 years, and then he died.

English Standard Version
Thus all the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died.

Berean Standard Bible
So Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died.

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

New King James Version
So all the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years; and he died.

New American Standard Bible
So all the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died.

NASB 1995
So all the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years, and he died.

NASB 1977
So all the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years, and he died.

Legacy Standard Bible
So all the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died.

Amplified Bible
So Enosh lived nine hundred and five years, and he died.

Christian Standard Bible
So Enosh’s life lasted 905 years; then he died.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Enosh’s life lasted 905 years; then he died.

American Standard Version
and all the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years: and he died.

Contemporary English Version
and died at the age of 905.

English Revised Version
and all the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years: and he died.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Enosh lived a total of 905 years; then he died.

Good News Translation
and died at the age of 905.

International Standard Version
Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then died.

Majority Standard Bible
So Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died.

NET Bible
The entire lifetime of Enosh was 905 years, and then he died.

New Heart English Bible
All the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years, then he died.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years; and he died.

World English Bible
All of the days of Enosh were nine hundred five years, then he died.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all the days of Enos are nine hundred and five years, and he dies.

Young's Literal Translation
And all the days of Enos are nine hundred and five years, and he dieth.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the days of Enos shall be five years and nine hundred years, and he shall die.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years, and he died.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And all the days of Enos that passed were nine hundred and five years, and then he died.

New American Bible
The whole lifetime of Enosh was nine hundred and five years; then he died.

New Revised Standard Version
Thus all the days of Enosh were nine hundred five years; and he died.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years, and he died.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all his days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years, and he died.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years; and he died.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years, and he died.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Adam
10And after he had become the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters. 11So Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died. 12When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel.…

Cross References
Genesis 5:8
So Seth lived a total of 912 years, and then he died.

Genesis 5:14
So Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died.

Genesis 5:17
So Mahalalel lived a total of 895 years, and then he died.

Genesis 5:20
So Jared lived a total of 962 years, and then he died.

Genesis 5:23
So Enoch lived a total of 365 years.

Genesis 5:27
So Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died.

Genesis 5:31
So Lamech lived a total of 777 years, and then he died.

Genesis 9:29
So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.

1 Chronicles 1:1-4
Adam, Seth, Enosh, / Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, / Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. ...

Luke 3:36-38
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, / the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan, / the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.

Hebrews 11:5
By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.

Jude 1:14
Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones

Romans 5:12-14
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. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come.

1 Corinthians 15:21-22
For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

1 Corinthians 15:45
So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

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

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Genesis 5:5
And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died.

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Genesis 5
1. Recapitulation of the creation of man.
3. The genealogy, age, and death of the patriarchs from Adam to Noah.
22. Enoch's godliness and translation into Heaven.
25. The family line of Methuselah to Noah and his sons














So Enosh lived a total of 905 years
The long lifespans recorded in Genesis, such as Enosh's 905 years, are a subject of much discussion. These extended ages are often seen as indicative of a pre-Flood world where conditions were different, possibly more conducive to longer life. This period is characterized by a lack of the environmental and genetic decay that would later shorten human lifespans. Theologically, these long lives allowed for the rapid population growth necessary to fulfill God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28). Enosh, the grandson of Adam, represents the continuation of the godly line through Seth, contrasting with the line of Cain. His long life would have allowed him to pass down the knowledge of God and the early history of humanity to many generations.

and then he died
The phrase "and then he died" is a recurring refrain in Genesis 5, emphasizing the certainty of death as a consequence of sin, as stated in Genesis 2:17 and Romans 5:12. Despite the long lifespans, death is inevitable, underscoring the reality of the Fall and the need for redemption. This pattern highlights the contrast between the mortality of man and the eternal nature of God. It also sets the stage for the hope of resurrection and eternal life found in Jesus Christ, who conquers death (1 Corinthians 15:22). Enosh's death, like those of his ancestors and descendants, points to the need for a Savior who would ultimately defeat death and offer eternal life to humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Enosh
The grandson of Adam and the son of Seth. Enosh is part of the genealogy that leads to Noah and is significant in the lineage of the faithful.

2. Genealogy
Genesis 5 is a genealogical record from Adam to Noah, highlighting the lineage through which God would eventually bring about His covenant with humanity.

3. Lifespan
The long lifespans recorded in Genesis 5, including Enosh's 905 years, reflect the early generations of humanity and their unique place in God's creation.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Legacy
Enosh's life reminds us of the importance of leaving a spiritual legacy. Our lives can influence future generations in their walk with God.

The Reality of Mortality
Despite the long lifespans, the phrase "and then he died" is a sobering reminder of human mortality and the need to live purposefully.

Calling on the Name of the LORD
Enosh's era was marked by a renewed focus on worship. We are encouraged to prioritize our relationship with God and seek Him earnestly.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The genealogy in Genesis 5 shows a line of faithfulness. We are called to be faithful in our generation, impacting those who come after us.

Understanding God's Timeline
The long lifespans and genealogies remind us that God's timeline is different from ours, and His purposes unfold over generations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Enosh
אֱנ֔וֹשׁ (’ĕ·nō·wōš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 583: Enosh -- 'man', a son of Seth

lived
וַיִּֽהְיוּ֙ (way·yih·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

a total of
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

905
וּתְשַׁ֥ע (ū·ṯə·ša‘)
Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8672: Nine, ninth

years,
שָׁנָ֑ה (šā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

and then he died.
וַיָּמֹֽת׃ (way·yā·mōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill


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