Lexical Summary Séth: Seth Original Word: Σήθ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Seth. Of Hebrew origin (Sheth); Seth (i.e. Sheth), a patriarch -- Seth. see HEBREW Sheth NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Sheth Definition Seth, a son of Adam NASB Translation Seth (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4589: ΣήθΣήθ, ὁ (שֵׁת, 'put' (A. V. 'appointed'), from שׁוּת, to put (i. e. in place of the murdered Abel; cf. B. D. under the word Topical Lexicon Biblical context The name Σήθ appears in the New Testament only at Luke 3:38, where Seth is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ: “the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God” (Luke 3:38). His Old Testament account is found chiefly in Genesis 4:25–5:8, with later genealogical echoes in 1 Chronicles 1:1 and elsewhere. Historical background Seth was born to Adam and Eve after the murder of Abel and the banishment of Cain. Eve declares, “God has granted me another offspring in place of Abel, because Cain killed him” (Genesis 4:25). The Hebrew root of his name conveys the idea of being “appointed” or “placed,” highlighting divine provision at a moment of profound loss. In the antediluvian world Seth’s descendants formed a distinct line, portrayed in Scripture as godly in contrast to the violent legacy of Cain. Occurrences in Scripture • Genesis 4:25–26: birth of Seth, introduction to the practice of calling on the name of the LORD. Seth and the line of promise Genesis frames Seth as the continuation of the promised “seed” (Genesis 3:15). From Seth flows a lineage that preserves faith and culminates in Noah, Abraham, David, and ultimately Jesus Christ. Luke’s tracing of Jesus’ ancestry through Seth—rather than through Cain—emphasizes that the Messiah arises from a line distinguished by covenant faith rather than rebellion. Theological themes 1. Divine preservation: Seth’s birth testifies that God’s redemptive plan cannot be thwarted by human sin. Ministry implications • Genealogies are not peripheral; they authenticate the historical reality of redemption and anchor Christ in real time and lineage. Related references Hebrews 11:4; Jude 14; Genesis 6:9; Romans 5:14; 1 Peter 1:20—each passage draws attention to genealogical or typological connections that illuminate Seth’s role in salvation history. Conclusion Though mentioned only once in the Greek New Testament, Seth stands as a vital link in the unfolding revelation of God’s redemptive purpose. His inclusion in Luke’s genealogy affirms the continuity of the gospel from creation to Christ and invites the church to trust God’s faithful appointment of a righteous line in the midst of a fallen world. Forms and Transliterations Σηθ Σήθ Σὴθ Seth Sēth SḗthLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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