"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."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Seth Meaning in the Bible
Seth
boy
Seth means "Appointed; Placed", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Seth appears in the King James Bible, and Genesis 4:25 is the passage most often tied to it. Seth represents God's faithful provision after loss — His sovereign appointment of new beginnings from the ashes of grief.
Is Seth in the Bible?
Yes — Seth appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 4:25.
Pronunciation:/SETH/
OriginHebrew
MeaningAppointed; Placed
What does Seth mean?
Seth is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Appointed; Placed". Seth was the son born to Adam and Eve after Abel's death. Eve named him Seth, saying 'God hath appointed me another seed.' Through Seth's line came Noah and eventually Jesus Christ.
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What does Seth mean in the Bible?
Seth means "Appointed; Placed" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Seth appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Seth is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 4:25. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Seth?
Seth is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Seth?
Seth represents God's faithful provision after loss — His sovereign appointment of new beginnings from the ashes of grief.
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Seth name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Seth appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 4:25.
Seth means "Appointed; Placed." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Genesis 4:25, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Seth comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Appointed; Placed." It appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 4:25.
Common questions about the name Seth
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Seth?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Seth?
You can read every verse where Seth appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.