Genesis 11:21

And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.

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Other Translations for Genesis 11:21

BSB

And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.

AKJV

And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.

CPDV

Likewise, after he conceived Serug, Reu lived for two hundred and seven years, and he conceived sons and daughters.

ERV

and Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.

NHEB

Reu lived two hundred and seven years after he became the father of Serug, and fathered sons and daughters.

SMT

And Reu shall live after his begetting Serug, seven years and two hundred years, and he will beget sons and daughters.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 11:21

AndReuH7466Proper Name Masculine livedH2421Verb afterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionhebegatH3205Verb SerugH8286Proper Name MasculinetwohundredH8141Noun Feminine andH3967Noun Feminine sevenH7651Noun yearsH8141Noun FeminineandbegatH3205Verb sonsH1121Noun MasculineanddaughtersH1323

Commentary for Genesis 11:21

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

Overview of Genesis 11:21

Summary

Reu's extended life and multiple offspring

Event

Reu lives and procreates

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history