Seth
the son in place of Abel
Who was Seth?
- Son of Adam and Eve. He was born after Abel’s death. Genesis 4:25
- Eve said that God had given her another son in place of Abel. Genesis 4:25
- He was the father of Enosh. Luke names him among the ancestors of Jesus. Genesis 4:26; Luke 3:38
What the Bible says
Genesis 4:25
Adam also knew his wife again: and she brought forth a son, and called his name Seth, saying: God hath given me another seed, for Abel whom Cain slew.
Genesis 4:25
Adam also knew his wife again: and she brought forth a son, and called his name Seth, saying: God hath given me another seed, for Abel whom Cain slew.
Genesis 4:26; Luke 3:38
But to Seth also was born a son, whom he called Enos; this man began to call upon the name of the Lord.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
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