1 Heb “book” or “roll.” Cf. “written account”; “list.”
2 Heb “generations.” See the note on the phrase “this is the account of” in .
3 The Hebrew text has אָדָם (’adam).
4 Heb “him.” The Hebrew text uses the third masculine singular pronominal suffix on the accusative sign. The pronoun agrees grammatically with its antecedent אָדָם (’adam). However, the next verse makes it clear that אָדָם is collective here and refers to “humankind,” so it is preferable to translate the pronoun with the English plural.

In other versions

This is the book of the generations of Adam. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God.

This is the written account of Adam’s family line.

When God created mankind, he made them in the likeness of God.

This is the document containing the family records of Adam. On the day that God created man, he made him in the likeness of God;

This is the written account of the descendants of Adam. When God created human beings, he made them to be like himself.

This is the record of the generations of Adam. When God created Adam, he made him in the likeness of God.

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;

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