Genesis 5:23
Genesis 5:23 in Multiple Translations
So Enoch lived a total of 365 years.
And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years:
and all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years:
And all the years of Enoch's life were three hundred and sixty-five:
Enoch lived a total of 365 years.
So all the dayes of Henoch were three hundreth sixtie and fiue yeeres.
And all the days of Enoch are three hundred and sixty and five years.
All the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty-five years.
And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years:
And all the days of Henoch were three hundred and sixty-five years.
Enoch lived 365 years altogether in close fellowship with God.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 5:23
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Genesis 5:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֖י
כָּל
יְמֵ֣י
חֲנ֑וֹךְ
חָמֵ֤שׁ
וְ/שִׁשִּׁים֙
שָׁנָ֔ה
וּ/שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
שָׁנָֽה
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יְמֵ֣י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
חֲנ֑וֹךְ
Chănôwk
H2585
Hanoch
N-proper
חָמֵ֤שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
וְ/שִׁשִּׁים֙
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וּ/שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שָׁנָֽה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 5:23
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
חֲנ֑וֹךְ
Chănôwk
H2585
"Hanoch"
N-proper
Hanoch means dedicated and refers to several men in the Bible, including a son of Reuben and a son of Jared who was taken to heaven without dying, as seen in Genesis 5:24.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9; son of: Reuben (H7205); brother of: Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) Also named: cha.no.khi (חֲנֹכִי "Hanochite " H2599) § Enoch = "dedicated" 1) eldest son of Cain 2) son of Jared and father of Methuselah whom God took home to heaven without dying 3) the city which Cain built and named after his son Enoch (after himself) Hanoch = "dedicated" 4) a son of Midian, the third child 5) the eldest son of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Enoch. See also: Genesis 4:17; Genesis 5:24; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
חָמֵ֤שׁ
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.
וְ/שִׁשִּׁים֙
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
שָׁנָ֔ה
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.
וּ/שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
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.
שָׁנָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Genesis 5:23
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Context — God Takes Up Enoch
21When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah.
22And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
23So Enoch lived a total of 365 years.
24Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God had taken him away. 25When Methuselah was 187 years old, he became the father of Lamech.Genesis 5:23 Summary
[Genesis 5:23 tells us that Enoch lived a total of 365 years, which is a reminder that our lives are in God's hands, as seen in Psalm 139:16. Enoch's life was marked by a close walk with God, which is something we can all strive for. By trusting in God and following His ways, we can have a meaningful and fulfilling life, no matter how long or short it may be, as encouraged in Ephesians 5:16-17. This verse encourages us to make the most of the time God gives us and to use it to honor Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is significant about Enoch's lifespan of 365 years?
Enoch's lifespan of 365 years, as stated in Genesis 5:23, is significant because it is relatively short compared to his descendants, such as Methuselah who lived 969 years, as seen in Genesis 5:27. This highlights God's sovereignty in determining the length of human life.
How does Enoch's life serve as an example for believers today?
Enoch's life, as described in Genesis 5:22-24, serves as an example for believers today by demonstrating a close walk with God, which is also encouraged in Micah 6:8. His faithfulness to God is a model for us to follow.
What can we learn from the fact that Enoch's life is summarized in just a few verses?
The brevity of Enoch's story in Genesis 5:21-24 teaches us that God is more concerned with the quality of our relationship with Him than the length of our lives, as also seen in Psalm 90:12.
How does Enoch's translation to heaven, mentioned in Genesis 5:24, relate to our own hope of eternal life?
Enoch's translation to heaven serves as a precursor to the hope of eternal life that believers have through Jesus Christ, as described in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, where we will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air.
Reflection Questions
- What does Enoch's life teach me about the importance of walking with God, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How can I, like Enoch, trust in God's sovereignty over my life and its length, as stated in Psalm 31:15?
- In what ways can I demonstrate faithfulness to God, as Enoch did, in my daily interactions and decisions?
- What does Enoch's story reveal about God's character, and how can this impact my own relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 5:23
And all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty five years.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 5:23
And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 5:23
No notes from Poole on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 5:23
Genesis 5:23 And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years:Ver. 23. All the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years.] So many years only lived Enoch as there be days in the year. But what he wanted in the shortening of his time, was made up in his son Methuselah, the longest living man. Besides that, God took him to a better place, transplanted him, as it were out of the kitchen garden into his heavenly paradise; which was not more to his own benefit, than to the comfort of the other patriarchs that survived him, before the fear of death, and the crosses of life. Seth in Enoch (whatever discouragement they had in Abel’ s death) they had a hidden demonstration that "there is a reward for the righteous," and that it is not altogether in vain to walk with God. “ To gather lilies,” i.e., to transplant his people into heaven.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 5:23
23. and all the days, &c.] Concerning Enoch the following points deserve attention: (1) He is the seventh in the genealogy, cf. Judges 1:14; (2) by comparison with the lives of his fathers and descendants, the length of his life is immensely curtailed; (3) the number of his years agrees with the number of days in the solar year; (4) owing to the closeness of his walk with God he was believed to have been “translated” into Heaven. With this summary must be compared the account of the seventh king in the antediluvian Babylonian Dynasty, Enmeduranki by name, who received revelations from the Sun-god Samas, and was the builder of the town of Sippar, which was dedicated to the Sun-god.