King James Version
What Does Genesis 11:17 Mean?
“And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters.”
Context
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And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters.
16
And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: Peleg: Gr. Phalec
17
And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters.
18
And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu:
19
And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**3. brick--**There being no stone in that quarter, brick is, and was, the only material used for building, as appears in the mass of ruins which at the Birs Nimroud may have been the very town formed by those ancient rebels. Some of these are sun-dried--others burnt in the kiln and of different colors.
**slime--**bitumen, a mineral pitch, which, when hardened, forms a strong cement, commonly used in Assyria to this day, and forming the mortar found on the burnt brick remains of antiquity.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Genesis. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Genesis 11:17 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.