King James Bible
"And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew."
Following the tragedy of Abel's murder, Adam and Eve resume their role in populating the earth, resulting in the birth of Seth. The Hebrew name 'Seth' means 'appointed' or 'placed,' directly reflecting Eve's understanding of this child's significance in God's plan. Eve recognizes Seth as divinely provided compensation for her murdered son, using the word 'seed' which carries messianic overtones throughout Genesis. Her statement reveals both grief over Abel's loss and faith that God continues to work through her offspring despite Cain's violence. This stark reminder of humanity's first murder emphasizes the gravity of what Seth replaces—not just a son, but the righteous line that Cain destroyed. The phrase underscores how sin's consequences necessitate God's intervening grace through a new beginning.