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Seth son of Adam

Seth is Adam’s son in Genesis; Augustine interprets the sons of God as his descendants.

Modern chart distinguishing the Cain and Seth branches in Genesis and Jared’s position; textual relationships, not a reconstructed historical genealogy
Modern chart distinguishing the Cain and Seth branches in Genesis and Jared’s position; textual relationships, not a reconstructed historical genealogyDiagram: IL Archive, 2026 · CC0Image source

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Seth is a son of Adam in Genesis 4–5; his genealogy includes JaredJared, father of EnochJared is Enoch’s father in Genesis 5; the Watchers’ descent is set in his days.Glossary · Click to read the explanation, EnochEnoch son of JaredEnoch son of Jared is a figure in the genealogy of Genesis 5, seventh when counted from Adam.Glossary · Click to read the explanation and NoahNoahNoah is the flood-story figure in Genesis and a prophet in the Qur’anGlossary · Click to read the explanation. In City of God 15.22–23, AugustineAugustineFourth- and fifth-century Christian author describing his changing grasp of nonspatial divine presence.Glossary · Click to read the explanation interprets the sons of GodSons of GodA Hebrew expression for heavenly beings in texts such as Job; context determines its meaning, rather than biological descent or a fixed angelic roster.Glossary · Click to read the explanation in the marriage story as descendants of Seth and contrasts them with CainCain son of AdamCain is Adam’s son in Genesis 4, which tells of his killing his brother and lists his descendants.Glossary · Click to read the explanation’s daughters. This identification belongs to Augustine’s interpretation of the narrative. [1]

References and notes

  1. Genesis 4:25–26 and 5; Augustine, City of God 15.22–23. Return to the text ↑

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  1. Edition 3 · 15 October 2026 · aladmin

    Substantive record update

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  2. Edition 2 · 15 October 2026 · editor:aladmin

    Substantive record update

    Read this revision in its original language (Arabic)

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IL Archive, «Seth son of Adam», Edition 3, https://ilarchive.com/en/people/seth-son-of-adam