וַֽיְחִי־יֶ֗רֶד אַֽחֲרֵי֙ הֹולִידֹ֣ו אֶת־חֲנֹ֔וךְ שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה מֵאֹ֖ות שָׁנָ֑ה וַיֹּ֥ולֶד בָּנִ֖ים וּבָנֹֽות׃
雅列在生了以諾之後又活了八百年，並且生兒養女。
雅列在生了以诺之后又活了八百年，并且生儿养女。
Yǎliè zài shēngle Yǐnuò zhīhòu yòu huóle bābǎi nián, bìngqiě shēng ér yǎng nǚ.
Jared lived 800 years after fathering Enoch and had other sons and daughters.
1. Vocabulary Breakdown
| Chinese Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Grammar Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 雅列 | Yǎliè | Jared (proper noun) | Proper noun |
| 在 | zài | At, in | Preposition |
| 生了 | shēngle | Gave birth to | Verb |
| 以諾 / 以诺 | Yǐnuò | Enoch (proper noun) | Proper noun |
| 之後 / 之后 | zhīhòu | After | Adverbial phrase |
| 又 | yòu | Again | Adverb |
| 活了 | huóle | Lived | Verb |
| 八百 | bābǎi | Eight hundred | Numeral |
| 年 | nián | Year | Noun |
| 並且 / 并且 | bìngqiě | And also | Conjunction |
| 生 | shēng | Gave birth to | Verb |
| 兒 / 儿 | ér | Son | Noun |
| 女 | nǚ | Daughter | Noun |
2. Grammar Explanation
- 雅列 / 雅列 (Yǎliè): Jared, the father of Enoch, whose lineage represents faithfulness and continuity.
- 之後 / 之后 (zhīhòu): Used to indicate the time “after” a certain event, here referring to the birth of Enoch.
- 並且 / 并且 (bìngqiě): Connects two actions, indicating Jared lived and also fathered more children.
3. Pronunciation Practice
- 雅列 / 雅列 (Yǎliè): [yǎ liè] – Rising and falling tones.
- 以諾 / 以诺 (Yǐnuò): [yǐ nuò] – Rising and falling tones, pronounce clearly.
4. Character Learning
Key Characters:
- 雅列 / 雅列 (Yǎliè): Jared, representing the continued lineage leading to Noah.
- 以諾 / 以诺 (Yǐnuò): Enoch, who is significant for his faithfulness to God.
5. Cultural Insights
- Genealogical Importance: In ancient cultures, genealogies preserve heritage and underscore the importance of family and faith.
- Longevity: Jared’s lifespan reflects the biblical emphasis on the early generations living long lives under divine favor.
6. Mnemonics for Retention
- 雅列 / 雅列 (Yǎliè): Think of Jared as a bridge between generations, fathering Enoch, who walked with God.
- 以諾 / 以诺 (Yǐnuò): Remember Enoch as an example of faithfulness and dedication to God.
7. Comparative Studies
- Comparison with Hebrew:
- וַֽיְחִי־יֶ֗רֶד אַֽחֲרֵי֙ הֹולִידֹ֣ו אֶת־חֲנֹ֔וךְ שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה מֵאֹ֖ות שָׁנָ֑ה וַיֹּ֥ולֶד בָּנִ֖ים וּבָנֹֽות׃ → 雅列在生了以諾之後又活了八百年，並且生兒養女。 The Hebrew emphasizes Jared’s actions after fathering Enoch, including living a long life and having many children, mirrored in the Chinese.
- Comparison with Chinese Culture:
- Generational Continuity: Both cultures value the continuation of the family line and the emphasis on recording the deeds and lives of ancestors.
8. Application
The passage reminds us of the significance of family and legacy. Jared’s role in fathering Enoch and other children highlights the importance of passing down values and faith to the next generation. In modern contexts, this can inspire reflection on how we build and preserve our legacies, both spiritually and within our communities.
