Overview
The Bible addresses enos across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Cainan and Seth. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Enos, Seth and Cainan.
Key Bible verses about enos
Old Testament
Genesis
And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos: Enos: Heb. Enosh
And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:
And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.
And Enos lived ninety years, and begat Cainan: Cainan: Heb. Kenan
And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.
People in the Bible and enos
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying enos for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 5:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Enos, Seth and Cainan and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Cainan and Seth.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about enos?
The Bible addresses enos across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Cainan and Seth. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Enos, Seth and Cainan.
How many Bible verses are about enos?
The Bible references enos in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention enos?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 5:6: “And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos: Enos: Heb. Enosh”
Which people in the Bible are associated with enos?
Enos, Seth and Cainan.
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