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Seth Appointed
Seth is a Hebrew name meaning appointed, said shayth. Adam's third son, given, his mother said, in place of Abel.
Where the name comes from
שֵׁת Shêth — Sheth, third son of Adam. Strong's H8352 derives it: from H7896 (שִׁית); put, i.e. substituted.
Seth in Scripture
The name appears in 8 verses, first at Genesis 4:25.
Genesis 4:25 · KJV
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.
Genesis 4:26 · KJV
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.
Genesis 5:3 · KJV
And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:
Genesis 5:4 · KJV
And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:
Genesis 5:6 · KJV
And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos:
Genesis 5:7 · KJV
And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters:
Genesis 5:8 · KJV
And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.
Luke 3:38 · KJV
Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
Who bore the name
Read the story: Bible verses about Adam and Eve.
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