וַיְהִ֖י כָּל־יְמֵ֣י חֲנֹ֑וךְ חָמֵ֤שׁ וְשִׁשִּׁים֙ שָׁנָ֔ה וּשְׁלֹ֥שׁ מֵאֹ֖ות שָׁנָֽה׃
以諾一共活了三百六十五歲。
以诺一共活了三百六十五岁。
Yǐnuò yīgòng huóle sānbǎi liùshíwǔ suì.
Enoch lived a total of 365 years.
1. Vocabulary Breakdown
| Chinese Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Grammar Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 以諾 / 以诺 | Yǐnuò | Enoch (proper noun) | Proper noun |
| 一共 | yīgòng | In total | Adverb |
| 活了 | huóle | Lived | Verb |
| 三百 | sānbǎi | 300 | Numeral |
| 六十五 | liùshíwǔ | 65 | Numeral |
| 歲 / 岁 | suì | Years (of age) | Measure word |
2. Grammar Explanation
- 一共 / 一共 (yīgòng): An adverb meaning “in total,” summarizing the total lifespan of Enoch.
- 活了 / 活了 (huóle): Indicates the completed action of living, emphasizing the total years.
- 歲 / 岁 (suì): A measure word for years of age, marking the lifespan in numbers.
3. Pronunciation Practice
- 以諾 / 以诺 (Yǐnuò): [yǐ nuò] – Rising and falling tones.
- 三百 / 三百 (sānbǎi): [sān bǎi] – Flat and falling tones.
- 六十五 / 六十五 (liùshíwǔ): [liù shí wǔ] – Falling, rising, and falling tones.
4. Character Learning
Key Characters:
- 以諾 / 以诺 (Yǐnuò): Represents Enoch, a significant figure known for his righteousness and unique relationship with God.
- 歲 / 岁 (suì): Commonly used to indicate age in years, emphasizing the human perspective of time.
5. Cultural Insights
- Symbolic Lifespan: Enoch’s lifespan of 365 years can symbolize a complete cycle, reflecting the number of days in a solar year. This has been interpreted as Enoch’s life being full and significant.
- Numerology: Numbers in both biblical and Chinese traditions often carry symbolic meanings. The number 365 in Enoch’s case highlights his unique status among the patriarchs.
6. Mnemonics for Retention
- 以諾 / 以诺 (Yǐnuò): Think of Enoch as the “365-day man,” whose life is marked by a full symbolic cycle.
- 三百六十五 / 三百六十五 (sānbǎi liùshíwǔ): Recall this number as representing Enoch’s exceptional and complete life.
7. Comparative Studies
- Comparison with Hebrew:
- וַיִּֽהְי֖וּ כָּל־יְמֵ֣י חֲנֹ֑וךְ → 以諾一共活了: Both express Enoch’s total lifespan, emphasizing the completion of his years.
- Comparison with Chinese Culture:
- Cycle of Life: The concept of a full cycle (365 days) resonates with Chinese philosophical ideas of harmony and completeness, aligning with the significance of Enoch’s life in the biblical narrative.
8. Application
Enoch’s lifespan reminds readers of the importance of a full and meaningful life. His unique story encourages reflection on living a life of purpose, integrity, and connection with God. It also emphasizes the symbolic value of time and cycles in understanding life and its spiritual significance.
