Why did Eve name her third mentioned son 'Seth'?
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Correct answer: Because God replaced Abel with him
Eve named him Seth (meaning 'appointed' or 'granted'), saying, 'God has granted me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.' This expressed her hope for the future of her lineage.
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