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Genesis 4:26

What does Genesis 4:26 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 4:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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 Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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 Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Seth had a son, and he gave him the name of Enosh: at this time men first made use of the name of the Lord in worship.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And to Seth, to him also a son hath been born, and he calleth his name Enos; then a beginning was made of preaching in the name of Jehovah.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But to Seth also was born a son, whom he called Enos: this man began to call upon the name of the Lord.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And to Seth, to him also was born a son; and he called his name Enosh. Then people began to call on the name of Jehovah.

Context

v.25And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For, said she, God hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel; for Cain slew him.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 3:14

    For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father,

  • Joel 2:32

    And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of Jehovah shall be delivered; for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those that escape, as Jehovah hath said, and among the remnant those whom Jehovah doth call.

  • 1 Kings 18:24

    And call ye on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of Jehovah; and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken.

  • Zephaniah 3:9

    For then will I turn to the peoples of a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of Jehovah, to serve him with one consent.

  • Genesis 12:8

    And he removed from thence unto the mountain on the east of Beth-el, and pitched his tent, having Beth-el on the west, and Ai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto Jehovah, and called upon the name of Jehovah.

  • Genesis 26:25

    And he builded an altar there, and called upon the name of Jehovah, and pitched his tent there: and there Isaac’s servants digged a well.

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