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Genesis 4:24

CainLamech
Sin

22 And Zillah, she also bare Tubal-cain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.

23 And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt.

If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.

25 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.

26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
If Cain is avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.”
KJV
If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
WEB
If Cain will be avenged seven times, truly Lamech seventy-seven times.”
ASV
If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
DARBY
If Cain shall be avenged seven-fold; Lemech seventy and seven fold.
BLB
If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy and sevenfold!”
ÅB
for hevnes Kain syv ganger, da skal Lamek hevnes syv og sytti ganger.
OTB
Hvis Kain blir hevnet syv ganger, så vil Lamek bli hevnet syttisju ganger."
B1930
for hevnes Kain syv ganger, da skal Lamek hevnes syv og sytti ganger.

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Cross references

  • Matthew 18:22

    Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

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  • Genesis 4:15

    And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.

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