What does Genesis 11:17 mean?

Genesis 11:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 11:17 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters.

15And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters.

16And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg:

17And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters.

18And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu:

19And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.

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