Genesis 5:1

New English Translation

5 This is the record^[a] of the family line^[b] of Adam.

When God created humankind,^[c] he made them^[d] in the likeness of God.

Genesis 5:1 tn Heb “book” or “roll.” Cf. NIV “written account”; NRSV “list.”
Genesis 5:1 tn Heb “generations.” See the note on the phrase “this is the account of” in 2:4.
Genesis 5:1 tn The Hebrew text has אָדָם (ʾadam).
Genesis 5:1 tn Heb “him.” The Hebrew text uses the third masculine singular pronominal suffix on the accusative sign. The pronoun agrees grammatically with its antecedent אָדָם (ʾadam). 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.

Genesis 5:1

The Voice

5 Here now is the account of Adam’s descendants. You remember, when God created humans, He made them in His own likeness.

5 This is the written account^(A) of Adam’s family line.^(B)

When God created mankind, he made them in the likeness of God.^(C)

New English Translation (NET)

The Voice (VOICE)

New International Version (NIV)