Definition: And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, [said she], hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.
Explanation: Okay, let's break down this verse from Genesis 4:25. Itโs a really important part of the story of how humanity began! Hereโs what it means in simpler terms: The Basic Story: Adam and Eve: In the beginning, Adam and Eve were naked and lived in a beautiful garden. God created them and gave them a wonderful life. Abelโs Death: After a disagreement with his brother Cain, Abel was killed. God wanted to ensure there would always be a successor to carry on the family line. A New Wife: A woman named this person โ she is called โsheโ โ and she gives birth to a son named Seth. Godโs Plan: God says, "I have appointed me another seed instead of Abel..." This means God decided that this child (Seth) would become the father of all humanity! Putting it Together - A little more detail: โAnd Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, [said she], hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.โ "Adam knew his wife again..." : This means Adam realized he had a child. "...she bare a son..." : This is the key! The woman who gave birth to Seth was his wife . "...and called his name Seth..." : He named his new baby Seth. "For God, [said she], hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel..." : This is the big part โ God decided that this child (Seth) would be the father of all humans. He's saying that this child will become the patriarch of all people. Important Note: This verse is a bit complicated and has been interpreted in different ways throughout history. Itโs important to understand it within the context of the entire story of creation and Godโs plan for humanity. --- Do you want me to: Explain any part of this verse in more detail? Discuss the significance of this verse in relation to other stories in Genesis? Or would you like me to explain a different Bible passage?