Overview
The Bible addresses seth across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, 1 Chronicles and Luke. Closely related themes include Genealogy, Eve, Sin and Years. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Seth, Enos and Eve.
Key Bible verses about seth
Old Testament
Genesis
And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.
And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the Lord.
And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:
And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.
1 Chronicles
People in the Bible and seth
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying seth for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 4:25, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, 1 Chronicles and Luke each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Seth, Enos and Eve and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Genealogy, Eve, Sin and Years.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about seth?
The Bible addresses seth across 6 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, 1 Chronicles and Luke. Closely related themes include Genealogy, Eve, Sin and Years. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Seth, Enos and Eve.
How many Bible verses are about seth?
The Bible references seth in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention seth?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 4:25: “And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with seth?
Seth, Enos and Eve.
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