Genesis 4:26

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

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Other Translations for Genesis 4:26

BSB

And to Seth also a son was born, and he called him Enosh. At that time men began to call upon the name of the LORD.

AKJV

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call on the name of the LORD.

CPDV

But to Seth also was born a son, whom he called Enos. This one began to invoke the name of the Lord.

ERV

And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enosh: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

NHEB

And a son was also born to Seth, and he named him Enosh. This one began to call on the LORD's name.

SMT

And to Seth, to him also a son shall be born, and he will call his name Enos: then it was begun to call in the name of Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 4:26

AndtoSethH8352Proper Name MasculinetohimH1931alsotherewasbornH3205VerbasonH1121Noun MasculineandhecalledH7121VerbhisnameH8034Noun Masculine EnosH583Proper Name MasculinethenbeganmenH2490VerbtocallH7121VerbuponthenameH8034Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Genesis 4:26

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

Overview of Genesis 4:26

Summary

Men begin public worship of God

Event

Worship of God begins

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history