Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Altogether, Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died. New Living Translation Kenan lived 910 years, and then he died. English Standard Version Thus all the days of Kenan were 910 years, and he died. Berean Standard Bible So Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died. King James Bible And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died. New King James Version So all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years; and he died. New American Standard Bible So all the days of Kenan were 910 years, and he died. NASB 1995 So all the days of Kenan were nine hundred and ten years, and he died. NASB 1977 So all the days of Kenan were nine hundred and ten years, and he died. Legacy Standard Bible So all the days of Kenan were 910 years, and he died. Amplified Bible So Kenan lived nine hundred and ten years, and he died. Christian Standard Bible So Kenan’s life lasted 910 years; then he died. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Kenan’s life lasted 910 years; then he died. American Standard Version and all the days of Kenan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died. Contemporary English Version and died at the age of 910. English Revised Version and all the days of Kenan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died. GOD'S WORD® Translation Kenan lived a total of 910 years; then he died. Good News Translation and died at the age of 910. International Standard Version Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then died. NET Bible The entire lifetime of Kenan was 910 years, and then he died. New Heart English Bible and all the days of Kenan were nine hundred and ten years, then he died. Webster's Bible Translation And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years; and he died. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died. World English Bible and all of the days of Kenan were nine hundred ten years, then he died. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the days of Cainan are nine hundred and ten years, and he dies. Young's Literal Translation And all the days of Cainan are nine hundred and ten years, and he dieth. Smith's Literal Translation And all the days of Kainan shall be ten years and nine hundred years, and he shall die. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years, and he died. Catholic Public Domain Version And all the days of Cainan that passed were nine hundred and ten years, and then he died. New American Bible The whole lifetime of Kenan was nine hundred and ten years; then he died. New Revised Standard Version Thus all the days of Kenan were nine hundred and ten years; and he died. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years, and he died. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the days of Qaynan were nine hundred and ten years, and he died. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the days of Kenan were nine hundred and ten years; and he died. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years, and he died. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Adam…13And after he had become the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters. 14So Kenan lived a total of 910 years, and then he died. 15When Mahalalel was 65 years old, he became the father of Jared.… Cross References Genesis 2:17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.” 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. 1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Hebrews 9:27 Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment, Genesis 3:19 By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.” Ecclesiastes 3:20 All go to one place; all come from dust, and all return to dust. Ecclesiastes 12:7 before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Psalm 90:10 The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. Genesis 6:3 So the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.” Job 14:1-2 “Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble. / Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure. Psalm 39:4-5 “Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is. / You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah James 4:14 You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 1 Peter 1:24 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, Treasury of Scripture And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died. A. Genesis 5:5 And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died. Jump to Previous Altogether Cainan Died Dieth End Hundred Kenan Life Nine TenJump to Next Altogether Cainan Died Dieth End Hundred Kenan Life Nine TenGenesis 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 Kenan lived a total of 910 years The long lifespans recorded in Genesis 5 are a subject of much discussion. These extended ages are often seen as indicative of the antediluvian (pre-Flood) world, where conditions may have been different, possibly contributing to longer life. The genealogies in Genesis serve to connect Adam to Noah, emphasizing the continuity of God's creation and the unfolding of His plan. Kenan, also spelled Cainan, is part of the line from Seth, Adam's son, which is significant as it leads to Noah and eventually to Jesus Christ, as noted in the genealogy of Luke 3:36-38. The longevity of these patriarchs underscores the early human experience and the gradual decline in lifespan post-Flood, reflecting changes in the world and human condition. and then he died Persons / Places / Events 1. KenanKenan is a descendant of Adam, specifically the great-grandson of Adam through Seth. He is part of the genealogy that leads to Noah, and his life is briefly mentioned in Genesis 5, which outlines the lineage from Adam to Noah. 2. Genealogy of Adam This chapter in Genesis provides a record of the generations from Adam to Noah, highlighting the longevity of the antediluvian patriarchs and the continuity of God's creation through these generations. 3. Antediluvian Period This refers to the time before the Great Flood, characterized by the long lifespans of the patriarchs and a world that was increasingly turning away from God, leading to the eventual judgment through the flood. Teaching Points The Importance of LegacyKenan's life, though briefly mentioned, is part of a larger account that leads to the coming of Christ. Our lives, too, are part of God's greater account, and we should consider the legacy we leave behind. The Reality of Mortality The phrase "and then he died" is a reminder of the mortality that all humans face. It encourages us to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on what truly matters in light of eternity. Faithfulness Across Generations The genealogy in Genesis 5 shows a line of faithful men who, despite the growing wickedness around them, maintained a relationship with God. We are called to be faithful in our generation, passing on the faith to the next. God's Sovereign Plan The genealogy demonstrates God's sovereign plan unfolding through history. Even when individual lives seem insignificant, they are part of God's redemptive work. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 5:14?2. What can we learn from Kenan's life span in Genesis 5:14? 3. How does Genesis 5:14 demonstrate God's faithfulness across generations? 4. Connect Genesis 5:14 to God's promise of long life in Exodus 20:12. 5. How can we apply the patience seen in Genesis 5:14 to our lives? 6. What does Kenan's life teach about the importance of family lineage in Scripture? 7. How does Genesis 5:14 fit into the genealogy of Adam's descendants? 8. Why is the lifespan of Kenan significant in Genesis 5:14? 9. What theological implications arise from the long lifespans in Genesis 5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 5? 11. What was Noah's age at death? 12. Adam was told that if and when he eats the forbidden fruit he would die the same day (Genesis 2:17) Adam ate the fruit and went on to live to a ripe old age of 930 years (Genesis 5:5) 13. Romans 14:5 - How does allowing each person to decide which day is sacred align with Old Testament mandates on the Sabbath? 14. What is the purpose of Answers in Genesis? What Does Genesis 5:14 Mean So Kenan lived- Genesis 5:14 opens with the simple acknowledgment of Kenan’s life, linking him to the unbroken genealogy that runs from Adam through Seth (Genesis 5:9-13) and eventually to Christ (Luke 3:37). - By recording each patriarch’s name, Scripture stresses that every person in God’s redemptive timeline is real and significant, not mythological. - The phrase echoes earlier verses (“And so-and-so lived…”) to show God’s sustaining grace generation after generation, even in a fallen world (Acts 17:25). - Kenan’s place in both Genesis 5 and 1 Chronicles 1:2 reminds us that God keeps meticulous track of His people, reinforcing His faithfulness to preserve a godly line. a total of 910 years - Pre-Flood lifespans were extraordinarily long—Adam lived 930 years (Genesis 5:5), Seth 912 (5:8), Mahalalel 895 (5:17). Scripture presents these numbers straightforwardly, so we accept them literally. - Such longevity highlights God’s patience: centuries of life gave each patriarch abundant time to know the Creator and teach descendants (2 Peter 3:9). - The drastic decline in ages after the Flood (Genesis 11) and God’s later statement, “Man’s days shall be 120 years” (Genesis 6:3), show that long life was a unique, temporary mercy before judgment. - Even the longest earthly lives are finite, underscoring that true hope lies not in lifespan but in eternal life promised in Christ (John 11:25-26). and then he died - Every entry in Genesis 5 ends with the same blunt refrain, “and he died,” except Enoch (Genesis 5:24). This drumbeat fulfills God’s warning in Genesis 2:17 and 3:19: sin brings death (Romans 5:12). - Kenan’s death after 910 years underlines that no amount of time can remove humanity’s need for redemption (Hebrews 9:27). - The contrast with Enoch, who “walked with God, and then he was no more” (Genesis 5:24), hints ahead to the victory over death secured in Christ (1 Corinthians 15:22, 54-57). - Thus the verse is both a record and a sermon: life is a God-given gift, but death is an inescapable reality apart from divine intervention. summary Genesis 5:14 quietly but powerfully testifies that Kenan was a real man sustained by God, granted an extraordinary 910 years, yet still subject to the universal sentence of death. His long life shows God’s patience; his death shows sin’s cost. Together they point us to the One who alone conquers the grave and offers eternal life. Hebrew So Kenanקֵינָ֔ן (qê·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7018: Kenan -- a descendant 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 910 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 Links Genesis 5:14 NIVGenesis 5:14 NLT Genesis 5:14 ESV Genesis 5:14 NASB Genesis 5:14 KJV Genesis 5:14 BibleApps.com Genesis 5:14 Biblia Paralela Genesis 5:14 Chinese Bible Genesis 5:14 French Bible Genesis 5:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 5:14 And all the days of Kenan were (Gen. 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