How does Genesis 5:11 connect to the genealogies in Matthew 1? The Unbroken Line of Scripture Genesis 5:11: “So all the days of Enosh were nine hundred five years, and he died.” (Berean Standard Bible) What stands out? • Historical specificity—exact lifespan, real years • Covenant continuity—Enosh is the third generation from Adam, keeping the promise alive • Sobering refrain—“and he died,” underscoring humanity’s mortality after the fall The Opening of Matthew 1 Matthew 1:1–17 traces forty-two generations from Abraham to Jesus. Though Enosh precedes Abraham, the structure Matthew uses rests on the same conviction Genesis 5 displays: God preserves an exact, verifiable family record so we can trust His plan. Direct Connections • Authentic history – Genesis 5 grounds human history in actual people and dates; Matthew 1 does the same, showing the same God overseeing every link. • The promise thread – Genesis 3:15 announces a Seed; Genesis 5 shows that Seed moving forward despite death (“and he died”). – Matthew 1 reaches the Seed—Jesus—who reverses that refrain with resurrection life. • Mortality versus Messiah – Genesis 5:11 ends in death. – Matthew 1 culminates in the birth of the One who will conquer death. • God’s faithfulness – From Enosh’s 905-year life to the carefully counted “fourteen generations,” the accuracy of every name showcases God’s meticulous guardianship of His covenant line. • Legal legitimacy – Both genealogies establish legal standing: Genesis for early humanity, Matthew for Jesus’ Messianic right through David and Abraham. Why It Matters • Certainty—the same detail that records Enosh’s years secures Jesus’ credentials. • Hope—“and he died” is the human story until Jesus appears; His arrival in Matthew’s genealogy signals the turning point. • Continuity—one Bible, one family tree, one Savior. |
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