Genesis 11:11

And Shem lived after he begat Arphaxad five hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.

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Other Translations for Genesis 11:11

BSB

And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.

AKJV

And Shem lived after he begat Arphaxad five hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.

CPDV

And after he conceived Arphaxad, Shem lived for five hundred years, and he conceived sons and daughters.

ERV

and Shem lived after he begat Arpachshad five hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.

NHEB

Shem lived five hundred years after he became the father of Arpachshad, and fathered sons and daughters.

SMT

And Shem shall live after his begetting Arphaeshad, five hundred years, and he shall beget sons and daughters.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 11:11

AndShemH8035Proper Name Masculine livedH2421Verb afterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionhebegatH3205Verb ArphaxadH775Proper Name Masculine fiveH2568Noun hundredH3967Noun Feminine yearsH8141Noun FeminineandbegatH3205Verb sonsH1121Noun MasculineanddaughtersH1323

Commentary for Genesis 11:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 11:11

Summary

Shem lived extended lifespan after fathering Arphaxad

Event

Shem's lifespan

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC