Genesis 4:25
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 4:25-26
- XX. Sheth 25. שׁת shēt, Sheth, “placed, put.” 26. אנישׁ 'enôsh, Enosh, “man, sickly.” בשׁם קרא qero' beshēm means,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
God - hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel - Eve must have received on this occasion some Divine…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 4:25-26
This is the first mention of Adam in the story of this chapter. No question, the murder of Abel, and the impenitence and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 4:25-26
The Line of Seth
These two verses begin the line of Seth which is parallel to that of Cain. The more complete…
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