Genesis 5:27

“And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.”

"And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died." - Genesis 5:27
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What does Genesis 5:27 mean?

Genesis 5:27 (KJV) states, "And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died." This verse, located in the genealogy of Adam, marks the end of the life of Methuselah, the oldest person in the Bible. The book of Genesis is the first book of the…

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The Legacy of Methuselah: A Life Beyond Time

Genesis 5:27 records a remarkable statement about a man named Methuselah: "And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died." This verse, while seemingly simple, holds profound lessons about the nature of life, legacy, and our relationship with…

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A Prayer for Legacy and Longevity: Reflections on Methuselah's Life

Heavenly Father, We come before You, humbly bowing our heads and hearts, to reflect upon the life and legacy of Methuselah, who lived for nine hundred sixty and nine years, as recorded in Your sacred Word, the Holy Bible (Genesis 5:27, KJV). Lord, as we delve into the…

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