Who is Seth? A Journey Through Biblical Ignorance
Biblical travels with SCOTi in search of enlightenment
Recently, I embarked on a spiritual journey. Not by choice, mind you, but because I accidentally stumbled upon a feature in our new AI called "Super Search." It's like Google, but with a PhD in everything and a penchant for embarrassing me.
The Seth Situation
Let's start with a confession: my religious studies knowledge is about as robust as a house of cards in a tornado. So, when I asked Super Search about Adam and Eve's children, I was ready to pat myself on the back for remembering Cain and Abel. But then, plot twist! The AI throws in a "Seth" for good measure.
My first thought? "Great, the AI's gone rogue and is inventing biblical characters." Turns out, I'm the one who's been living under a rock – a very un-biblical rock. Seth is not only real but also kind of a big deal. He's like the forgotten middle child of the Bible, except he's the one who actually keeps the family name going.
The Family Tree That Puts Yours to Shame
So, I did what any self-respecting ignoramus would do: I asked SCOTi for Seth's family tree. Buckle up, folks, because this is where it gets wild:
Enos (Seth's son, not to be confused with Emo)
Cainan (No relation to Kenan Thompson, I checked)
Mahalaleel (Try saying that five times fast)
Jared (The original, not the subway guy)
Enoch (Who apparently never died, just "walked with God" – talk about a dramatic exit)
Methuselah (More on him in a bit)
Lamech (Not to be confused with the Lamech from Cain's line – keeping up?)
Noah (Yes, that Noah)
Just eight generations from Adam to "let's build a really big boat" Noah. And here I thought my family reunions were crowded.
Methuselah: The Man, The Myth, The Wine Bottle
Now, let's talk about Methuselah. This guy lived to be 969 years old. That's not a typo. Nine hundred and sixty-nine years. I get winded going up stairs, and this dude's out here living through nearly a millennium.
Interestingly, there's a wine bottle size called a Methuselah. Coincidence? I think not. It holds 6 liters of wine, which is about how much I'd need to process all this new information.
I asked Super Search if Methuselah had a favorite wine. Sadly, the Bible is mysteriously silent on his beverage preferences. But given his longevity, I'm guessing it was some really good stuff. Maybe that's why Noah took the whole flood thing so seriously – he was trying to save grandpa's wine cellar.
Biblical Prohibitions: The Original "Don't Do That" List
Curiosity piqued, I asked Super Search about biblical prohibitions. Most are your standard "be a decent human" fair, but then we get to Leviticus 19:28. Apparently, tattoos are a no-go. Who knew? I certainly didn't, and neither did half the people at my local coffee shop.
Even more intriguing is the phrase "Do not cut your bodies for the dead." Super Search enlightened me: some ancient cultures practiced self-mutilation to show grief. And here I thought sending a condolence card was a hassle.
In Conclusion: The Bible – More Plot Twists Than a Soap Opera
This journey through biblical trivia has been eye-opening, to say the least. I've learned that my knowledge of the Good Book is about as deep as a puddle in the Sahara. But more importantly, I've discovered that the Bible is full of surprises, forgotten characters, and enough family drama to put "Game of Thrones" to shame.
If you're as biblically challenged as I am and want to explore more, sign up for our newsletter. We'll be pestering Super Search with all sorts of questions about the Bible. Who knows? Maybe we'll discover that Noah was actually a surfer dude who just got carried away with his hobby.
Remember, folks: stay curious, keep learning, and always double-check before you assume AI is making stuff up. Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction – especially when it comes to millennia-old texts.
Written by: Dr Oliver King-Smith is CEO of smartR AI, a company which develops applications based on their SCOTi® AI and alertR frameworks.