Seth

Seth

The third son of Adam according to the genealogy in (Gen 4:25; Gen 5:3). Seth’s birth seems intended to contrast with the debauched and violent line of Cain. The birth of Seth is said to coincide with the beginning of the practice of calling on Yahweh’s name (Gen 4:26).

Gen 4:25

25Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and named him Seth, for she said, “God has appointed for me another child instead of Abel, because Cain killed hi ... View more

Gen 5:3

3When Adam had lived one hundred thirty years, he became the father of a son in his likeness, according to his image, and named him Seth.

Gen 4:26

26To Seth also a son was born, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to invoke the name of the Lord.

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