Seth is a figure from the Abrahamic religions, primarily known from the Hebrew Bible and Islamic traditions. In the Hebrew Bible, Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve, born after the murder of Abel by Cain. Seth is considered the ancestor of Noah and, consequently, of the entire human race according to the genealogies in Genesis. The name "Seth" is transliterated into Hebrew as שֵׁת (Shet) and into Arabic as شِيث (Sheeth). In Islamic tradition, Seth is known as Shīth and is revered as a prophet. Seth is often portrayed as a righteous and pious figure, embodying the continuation of the divine lineage after the fall of humanity. The story of Seth highlights themes of redemption, lineage, and the preservation of divine knowledge.
Third son of Adam and Eve
Seth, in the Abrahamic religions, was the third son of Adam and Eve. The Hebrew Bible names two of his siblings : his brothers Cain and Abel. According to Genesis 4:25, Seth was born after Abel's murder by Cain, and Eve believed that God had appointed him as a replacement for Abel.