book of the generation. Only here and Matthew 1:1, "the second man" and "last Adam".
In the day. See Genesis 2:17 and App-18.
God. Elohim.
man. Art. not needed. the man Adam. App-14.
him. Emph. reference to Adam.
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Genesis 5:1
1 This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;