Genesis 5:11
Genesis 5:11 in Multiple Translations
So Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died.
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.
and all the days of Enosh were nine hundred and five years: and he died.
And all the years of Enosh were nine hundred and five: and he came to his end.
Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died.
So all the dayes of Enosh were nine hundreth and fiue yeeres: and he died
And all the days of Enos are nine hundred and five years, and he dieth.
All of the days of Enosh were nine hundred five years, then he died.
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years; and he died.
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years, and he died.
Enosh lived 905 years altogether, and then he died.
He died when he was 905 years old.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 5:11
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Genesis 5:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
כָּל
יְמֵ֣י
אֱנ֔וֹשׁ
חָמֵ֣שׁ
שָׁנִ֔ים
וּ/תְשַׁ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
שָׁנָ֑ה
וַ/יָּמֹֽת
וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יְמֵ֣י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
אֱנ֔וֹשׁ
ʼĔnôwsh
H583
Enosh
N-proper
חָמֵ֣שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
שָׁנִ֔ים
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fp
וּ/תְשַׁ֥ע
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וַ/יָּמֹֽת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 5:11
וַ/יִּֽהְיוּ֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יְמֵ֣י
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
אֱנ֔וֹשׁ
ʼĔnôwsh
H583
"Enosh"
N-proper
Enosh was a man who lived before the Flood, the son of Seth and father of Kenan, as mentioned in Genesis 4:26. He is also called Enos in Luke 3:38. His name means 'man'.
Definition: A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.4.26; son of: Seth (H8352); father of: Kenan (H7018); also called Enos at Luk.3.38; Also named: Enōs (Ἐνώς "Enos" G1800) § Enos = "man" son of Seth
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Enos. See also: Genesis 4:26; Genesis 5:9; 1 Chronicles 1:1.
חָמֵ֣שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
שָׁנִ֔ים
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fp
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וּ/תְשַׁ֥ע
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וַ/יָּמֹֽת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
Study Notes — Genesis 5:11
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Context — The Descendants of Adam
9When Enosh was 90 years old, he became the father of Kenan.
10And after he had become the father of Kenan, Enosh lived 815 years and had other sons and daughters.
11So Enosh lived a total of 905 years, and then he died.
12When Kenan was 70 years old, he became the father of Mahalalel. 13And after he had become the father of Mahalalel, Kenan lived 840 years and had other sons and daughters.Genesis 5:11 Summary
Genesis 5:11 tells us that Enosh lived for 905 years and then died. This reminds us that our lives are limited, and we will all face death one day, just like Enosh. As the Bible says in Psalm 90:12, we should make the most of the time we have to serve and glorify God. By trusting in Jesus Christ, we can have eternal life, as promised in John 3:16, and live with the hope of being with Him forever, even after our physical death, as taught in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from Enosh's life span in Genesis 5:11?
Enosh's life span of 905 years, as recorded in Genesis 5:11, reminds us that our lives are in God's hands, and our days are numbered, as stated in Psalm 90:12. We should make the most of the time we have to serve and glorify God.
Why did Enosh live for 905 years, and what can we learn from his example?
The Bible does not provide a direct reason for Enosh's long life, but it does tell us that he lived a total of 905 years, and then he died, as stated in Genesis 5:11. This reminds us that, regardless of our lifespan, we will all face death, and we should be prepared to meet our Creator, as taught in Hebrews 9:27.
How does Enosh's death in Genesis 5:11 relate to the larger biblical theme of mortality?
Enosh's death serves as a reminder of the universal reality of death, as stated in Romans 5:12-14, which says that death entered the world through sin. This underscores the importance of seeking eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ, as promised in John 3:16.
What is the significance of the phrase 'and then he died' in Genesis 5:11?
The phrase 'and then he died' in Genesis 5:11 emphasizes the inevitability of death, regardless of one's age or circumstances, as also seen in Genesis 2:17, where it is written that disobedience leads to death. This phrase encourages us to live with the awareness of our mortality and to seek a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What does Enosh's life span of 905 years teach me about the importance of making the most of the time I have to serve God?
- How can I, like Enosh, live a life that honors God, despite the reality of death and the limitations of my own lifespan?
- What does the fact that Enosh died, despite his long life, reveal to me about the human condition and our need for a Savior?
- In what ways can I use my own life to point others to the eternal life available through faith in Jesus Christ, in light of Enosh's example in Genesis 5:11?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 5:11
And all the days or Enos were nine hundred and five years, and he died.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 5:11
And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 5:11
No notes from Poole on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 5:11
Genesis 5:11 And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.Ver. 11. And he died.] This final account is given in of them all, though never so dear to God. And it puts me in mind of a speech of Theodosius the good emperor; - It is no news that a man dies: but that a man, dead in trespasses and sins, rises again by repentance to a life well pleasing to God, this is a marvellous matter, a just wonder. Niceph. Callist.