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What was the relationship between Adam and Seth?

Seth was the son of Adam and Eve. He was born after Abel’s death. Genesis 4:25; Genesis 5:3

What the Bible says

Genesis 4:25

Adam also knew his wife again: and she brought forth a son, and called his name Seth, saying: God hath given me another seed, for Abel whom Cain slew.

Genesis 5:3

And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begot a son to his own image and likeness, and called his name Seth.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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The Bible tells of his naming in two ways: in chapter 4, Eve names him; in chapter 5, Adam does. Genesis 4:25; Genesis 5:3

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