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NASB | Genesis 5:1 This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day when God created man, He made him in the likeness of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 5:1 This is the book (the written record, the history) of the generations of [the descendants of] Adam. When God created man, He made him in the likeness of God [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]. |
Bible Question:
The chapter starts this verse specifically mentioning the offspring of Adam's. While reading, Cain and his line is not mentioned but Seth's only. However, end of chapter 4 records Cain and his line. Does the author (Moses, accurately should be God) intentionally leave out Cain and his line, and disregarding them being the offspring of Adam's or the sons of God as the story goes on to talk about the evil deeds of men and the marriage between sons of God and the daughers of men (Ch 6:2)? Shalom Azure |
Bible Answer: Greetings Azure! Steve and Doc gave good answers! Here is some more information to consider: When reading genealogies in scripture, many times they tend to be more 'representative' than 'complete.' Case in point: Ruth 4:18-22. Another thing to consider is that Genesis 5:1-32 connects Adam (in verse 1) to Noah (in verse 32). Therefore, I believe that the author was intentional in trying to link Adam to Noah, whose family was the only one to survive the flood. Blessings to you, Makarios |