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All the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy-seven years, then he died.

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The Certainty of Death

Commentators highlight the recurring phrase "and he died," which concludes the account of Lamech and seven other patriarchs in this chapter. This repetition serves as a solemn reminder of the consequence of sin. Even for those who lived extraordinarily long lives, death was the inevitable end, demonstrating that it is the universal human experience.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 5:1–32

18th Century

Theologian

  1. ספר sepher – “writing, a writing, a book.”
  2. קינן qēynān – Kenan, “possessor, or spearsman.”
  3. מהללאל mahe
John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 5:31

17th Century

Pastor

And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and
seven years, and he died .

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 5:25–32

17th Century

Minister

Methuselah signifies, ���he dies, there is a dart,��� or ���a sending forth,��� namely, of the deluge, which came the year that Methuselah died. He…