Genesis 11:23

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

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Other Translations for Genesis 11:23

BSB

And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And after he conceived Nahor, Serug lived for two hundred years, and he conceived sons and daughters.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And Serug will live after his begetting Nahor, two hundred years, and will beget sons and daughters.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 11:23

AndSerugH8286Proper Name Masculine livedH2421Verb afterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionhebegatH3205Verb NahorH5152Proper Name MasculinetwohundredH3967Noun Feminine yearsH8141Noun FeminineandbegatH3205Verb sonsH1121Noun MasculineanddaughtersH1323

Commentary for Genesis 11:23

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

Overview of Genesis 11:23

Summary

Serug's extended life and multiple offspring

Event

Serug lives and procreates

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history