21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah.

Other Translations of Genesis 5:21

King James Version

21 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: Methuselah: Gr. Mathusala

English Standard Version

21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he fathered Methuselah.

The Message

21 When Enoch was sixty-five years old, he had Methuselah.

New King James Version

21 Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah.

New Living Translation

21 When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 5:21

Commentary on Genesis 5:21-24

(Read Genesis 5:21-24)

Enoch was the seventh from Adam. Godliness is walking with God: which shows reconciliation to God, for two cannot walk together except they be agreed, Hebrews 11:5. He had lived but 365 years, which, as men's ages were then, was but the midst of a man's days. God often takes those soonest whom he loves best; the time they lose on earth, is gained in heaven, to their unspeakable advantage. See how Enoch's removal is expressed: he was not, for God took him. He was not any longer in this world; he was changed, as the saints shall be, who are alive at Christ's second coming. Those who begin to walk with God when young, may expect to walk with him long, comfortably, and usefully. The true christian's steady walk in holiness, through many a year, till God takes him, will best recommend that religion which many oppose and many abuse. And walking with God well agrees with the cares, comforts, and duties of life.