Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 5:3

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 5:3

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 5:3

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begat [a son] in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:" — Genesis 5:3 (ASV)

In his own likeness, after his image. —That is, Adam handed down to his posterity that Divine likeness which he had himself received.

Seth. —See on Genesis 4:25.