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NASB | Luke 3:36 the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 3:36 the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, |
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Bible Note: These figures confront us with some very distinct problems. In view of the great length of life ascribed to the earlier patriarchs, should the years always be understood as full calendar years? Why does the Septuagint include Cainan in the list, while the Hebrew text does not? Could there be gaps in the genealogical lists? In fact, it appears that the lists of Genesis 5 and 11 are not complete records, but selections of outstanding men. Packer, J. (1997, c1995). Nelson's illustrated manners and customs of the Bible (Page 32). Nashville: Thomas Nelson. Cainan [Kenan] (“acquired”). [1] A son of Enosh and ancestor of Christ (Gen. 5:9; Luke 3:37). The KJV inconsistently spells the same name Kenan in First Chronicles 1:2. [2] A son of Arphaxad and an ancestor of Christ (Luke 3:36). It should be noted that this name occurs in the Septuagint text and not in the Hebrew of Genesis 10:24; 11:12. The presence of this name shows that the early lists in Genesis were not meant to be complete. Packer, J. (1997, c1995). Nelson's illustrated manners and customs of the Bible (Page 627). Nashville: Thomas Nelson. |