Overview
The Bible addresses mahalaleel across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Cainan and Jared. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Mahalaleel, Cainan and Jared.
Key Bible verses about mahalaleel
Old Testament
Genesis
And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel: Mahalaleel: Gr. Maleleel
And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:
And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.
And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared: Jared: Heb. Jered
And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:
And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
People in the Bible and mahalaleel
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying mahalaleel for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 5:12, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Mahalaleel, Cainan and Jared and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Cainan and Jared.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about mahalaleel?
The Bible addresses mahalaleel across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Cainan and Jared. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Mahalaleel, Cainan and Jared.
How many Bible verses are about mahalaleel?
The Bible references mahalaleel in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention mahalaleel?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 5:12: “And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel: Mahalaleel: Gr. Maleleel”
Which people in the Bible are associated with mahalaleel?
Mahalaleel, Cainan and Jared.
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