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Genesis 5:26 ยท KJV

"And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters:"

King James Version

What does Genesis 5:26 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

24And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.
25And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:
26And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters:
27And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.
28And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:

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Reflection Questions

1

What does Methuselah's long life teach you about patience?

2

How do you view the concept of legacy in your own life?

3

When have you experienced a long wait for something significant?

Life Application

patience

Reflect on areas in your life where you need to practice patience. Trust in God's timing for your life.

legacy

Consider what kind of legacy you want to leave behind and how your actions today contribute to that.

People in This Verse

MethuselahOT

Methuselah is the son of Enoch and is famously known for living 969 years. His life symbolizes God's mercy and the long-suffering nature of divine patience before the flood.

First appearance: Genesis 5:21

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Noah's name means 'comfort,' which connects to Jesus as the ultimate source of comfort and hope for humanity.

See also: Matthew 11:28

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