26 Seth also had a son, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to call on[1] the name of the Lord.

Other Translations of Genesis 4:26

King James Version

26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: Enos: Heb. Enosh then began men to call upon the name of the Lord.

English Standard Version

26 To Seth also a son was born, and he called his name Enosh. At that time people began to call upon the name of the Lord.

The Message

26 And then Seth had a son whom he named Enosh. That's when men and women began praying and worshiping in the name of God.

New King James Version

26 And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the Lord.

New Living Translation

26 When Seth grew up, he had a son and named him Enosh. At that time people first began to worship the Lord by name.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 4:26

Commentary on Genesis 4:25-26

(Read Genesis 4:25-26)

Our first parents were comforted in their affliction by the birth of a son, whom they called Seth, that is, 'set,' 'settled,' or 'placed;' in his seed mankind should continue to the end of time, and from him the Messiah should descend. While Cain, the head of the apostacy, is made a wanderer, Seth, from whom the true church was to come, is one fixed. In Christ and his church is the only true settlement. Seth walked in the steps of his martyred brother Abel; he was a partaker of like precious faith in the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ, and so became a fresh witness of the grace and influence of God the Holy Spirit. God gave Adam and Eve to see the revival of religion in their family. The worshippers of God began to do more in religion; some, by an open profession of true religion, protested against the wickedness of the world around. The worse others are, the better we should be, and the more zealous. Then began the distinction between professors and profane, which has been kept up ever since, and will be, while the world stands.