Genesis 5:1

“This is the booke of the generations of Adam: In the day that God created man, in the likenes of God made he him.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




Viewing the original 1611 KJV with archaic English spelling.
Click to switch to the Standard KJV.

Other Translations

This [is] the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;
- King James Version

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day when God created man, He made him in the likeness of God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;
- American Standard Version (1901)

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day when God made man, he made him in the image of God;
- Basic English Bible

This is the book of Adam's generations. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him.
- Darby Bible

This is the book of the generations of Adam: In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him:
- Webster's Bible

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, he made him in God's likeness.
- World English Bible

This [is] an account of the births of Adam: In the day of God's preparing man, in the likeness of God He hath made him;
- Youngs Literal Bible

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made He him;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 5:1


5:1 The first words of the chapter are the title of argument of the whole chapter; it is the book of the generations of Adam - It is the list or catalogue of the posterity of Adam, not of all, but only of the holy seed, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came; the names, ages, and deaths of those that were the successors of the first Adam in the custody of the promise, and the ancestors of the second Adam. Where we have a brief rehearsal of what was before at large related concerning the creation of man. This is what we have need frequently to hear of, and carefully to acquaint ourselves with. Observe here. 1. That God created man. Man is not his own maker, therefore he must not be his own master; but the author of his being must be the director of his motions, and the center of them. 2. That there was a day in which God created man, he was not from eternity, but of yesterday; he was not the first - born, but the junior of the creation. 3. That God made him in his own likeness, righteous and holy, and therefore undoubtedly happy; man's nature resembled the divine nature more than that of any of the creatures of this lower world. 4. That God created them male and female, #Ge 5:2|, for their mutual comfort, as well as for the preservation and increase of their kind. Adam and Eve were both made immediately by the hand of God, both made in God's likeness; and therefore between the sexes there is not that great difference and inequality which some imagine. 5. That God blessed them. It is usual for parents to bless their children, so God the common Father blessed his; but earthly parents can only beg a blessing, it is God's prerogative to command it. It refers chiefly to the blessing of increase, not excluding other blessings.


Discussion for Genesis 5

  • Erasmus aey for verse 24
    God rewarded Enoch for his absolute faithfulness by walking with God in truth and in integrity and honesty. In short he pleased God all of the times he lived. He was not corrupted! So God took him away whole Body, Soul and Spirit
  • Rick
    Interesting math work: Adam was around to see Methuselah 's day, but not Lamech 's and 1656 years from Adam 's day until the great flood started... On that note: Methuselah was 969 years old his death age in the year of the flood--I wonder if he died with the flood? He would have been the only one mentioned in here old enough to have possibly seen the flood, with the notable exceptions of Noah and his children.
  • Tommy parsons
    It does not say they didnt die, flesh and blood can not enter Heaven. I think they went to Paradice, Why?because Jesus had to be the first. He ha Preminance over every one, also his blood had to be sprinkled on the mercy seat. What do you think? God Bless Tommy P
  • Ezekiel johnson for verse 1
    THE THING OF THIS WORLD HAS NOT AGAIN ALOW PEOPLE TO DEPEND ON GOD THE MAKER OF ALL THING, AND BLESS US AS HE BLESSED ADAM AND EVE.
  • Pastor Eleazar for verse 22
    When Enoch begot Methuselah, he began to observe how helpless a child could be without a primary care-giver. As baby Methuselah was tenderly handled, the father, Enoch began to understand what it means to have our heavenly Father who has our best as His interest. He does not only care, He saves.
  • Thomasamimo
    the knowledge that Enoch was the seventh generation and was translated lives me with the urge to know that 7 the perfect number of God was Enoch

What Do You Think of Genesis 5?

Share your own thoughts or commentary here...

Notify me if someone responds on this discussion/thread

Bible Options

Sponsored Links