Genesis 5:30

Study note

Setting — The narrator records a genealogical transition following Lamech’s naming of Noah and his hope for earthly relief. The account occurs in the chronological bridge between Noah’s birth and Lamech’s death.

The words — אַֽחֲרֵי ('acharei) translates literally as "after," marking the temporal sequence. הוֹלִיד (holid) means "he fathered," denoting biological progeny beyond the named son.

The thread — The formula "lived X years and had sons and daughters" structures the entire Genesis 5 genealogy. This pattern continues through the Shem line in Genesis 11 before abruptly shifting to shorter lifespans.

Why it lands — The text records a fixed historical interval and expanded family line without theological commentary. It requires the reader to track generational succession and recognize the precise timeline leading to the flood narrative.

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