Verses 6-8 repeat the genealogical report, this time regarding Seth. In this way begins the rhythmic repetition of the cycle of birth and death, as created life stretches forward from a little-known beginning into what will become Israel’s history.

Quoted with permission from Reyburn, William D. and Fry, Euan McG. A Handbook on Genesis. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1997. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .