Seth

Seth is a significant biblical figure in the Book of Genesis, described as the third son of Adam and Eve, born after the death of Abel and the banishment of Cain. According to the Genesis account, Seth was born when Adam was 130 years old and lived for 912 years. In Jewish and Christian tradition, Seth is portrayed as a righteous man whose lineage preserved the noble line of humanity, in contrast to Cain's descendants. Seth is presented as the ancestor of Noah, through whom humanity was preserved during the Great Flood. The genealogy traced through Seth—Adam, Seth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, and finally Noah—represents the line of righteous descendants in pre-flood humanity. In Christian theology, Seth's line is often emphasized as morally superior, contrasting with Cain's line as representing human corruption. Seth's name, meaning 'appointed' or 'compensation' in Hebrew, reflects his role as compensation for Abel's death. Seth appears prominently in the genealogies and chronologies used to calculate the age of the world. While Seth himself is not extensively narrated in biblical text, his genealogical significance makes him one of the most important pre-flood patriarchs. In various traditions, Seth has been venerated as a saint, and apocryphal texts like the 'Apocalypse of Seth' expand upon his narrative.