Sirach 44:16 kjva — Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, being an example of repentance to all generations.

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“Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, being an example of repentance to all generations.”

— Sirach 44:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“Henoch pleased God, and was translated into paradise, that he may give repentance to the nations.”
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Sirach 44 — Context

Their seed shall remain for ever, and their glory shall not be blotted out.

Their bodies are buried in peace; but their name liveth for evermore.

The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will shew forth their praise.

Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, being an example of repentance to all generations.

Noah was found perfect and righteous; in the time of wrath he was taken in exchange for the world; therefore was he left as a remnant unto the earth, when the flood came.

An everlasting covenant was made with him, that all flesh should perish no more by the flood.

Abraham was a great father of many people: in glory was there none like unto him;

Sirach 44:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Sirach 44:16 say?

Sirach 44:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, being an example of repentance to all generations.”

Where is Sirach 44:16 in the Bible?

Sirach 44:16 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Sirach, chapter 44, verse 16.

Who wrote Sirach?

Sirach is traditionally attributed to Jesus ben Sira of Jerusalem (Greek translation by his grandson). Also known as Ecclesiasticus ("the church book"). The grandson's prologue dates the Greek translation to Egypt c. 132 BC. Significant Hebrew portions survive in the Cairo Geniza and at Masada. It was written c. 180 BC (Hebrew original); c. 132 BC (Greek translation).

What is the book of Sirach about?

Sirach is the longest wisdom book in the broader canon — fifty-one chapters of proverbs, hymns, and reflections on the fear of the Lord. Ben Sira touches every corner of life: speech and silence, business and friendship, family and discipline, table manners and grief. The book closes with the "Praise of the Fathers" (chs. 44–50), a hymnic survey of Israel's heroes from Enoch to the high priest Simon — a forerunner of Hebrews 11.

What are the major themes of Sirach?

Sirach explores themes including Fear of the Lord, Wisdom, Ethics, Friendship, Heroes of Faith. These themes shape the meaning and context of Sirach 44:16.

What translation should I read Sirach 44:16 in?

Sirach 44:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Sirach 44:16?

Sirach 44:16 reads (KJVA): “Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, being an example of repentance to all generations.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Sirach 44:16 kjva — Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, being an example of repentance to all generations.

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