Genesis 5:28
“And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son:”
What does Genesis 5:28 mean?
Genesis 5:28 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son." This verse is part of a genealogy recorded in Genesis 5, which traces the lineage of Adam, the first man, through his descendants. The book of Genesis…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Legacy of Lamech: Embracing Our Heritage
Genesis 5:28 states, "And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son." On the surface, this may appear to be a simple historical account—a genealogical reference, a number in the extensive lineage from Adam to Noah. However, as with many passages in scripture…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Legacy and Generational Hope
O Lord God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, we come before You in reverent awe, acknowledging Your sovereignty in all of creation. We stand in the shadow of the great ancients of our faith, like Lamech, who lived an hundred eighty and two years and begat a son, as recorded in…
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