Bible Dictionary

Seth

A Hebrew proper name meaning "appointed" or "placed."

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Total Entries

368

Entry Position

306 of 368

Letter

S

Meaning

A Hebrew proper name meaning "appointed" or "placed."

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 4:25-26
  • Genesis 5:3-8
  • 1 Chronicles 1:1
  • Luke 3:38

Original Language

Hebrew

שֵׁת

sheth

appointed; placed

Greek

Σήθ

Sēth

Seth

Meaning

Seth is a Hebrew proper name meaning “appointed” or “placed.”


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve.

He was born after the death of Abel, and through his descendants the genealogy recorded in Genesis continues to Noah.


Key References

  • Genesis 4:25-26
  • Genesis 5:3-8
  • 1 Chronicles 1:1
  • Luke 3:38

  • Adam
  • Eve
  • Abel
  • Cain

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 4:25-26
  • Genesis 5:3-8
  • 1 Chronicles 1:1
  • Luke 3:38

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