Genesis 4:24

What does Genesis 4:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 4:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

If seven lives are to be taken as punishment for Cain's death, seventy-seven will be taken for Lamech's.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For sevenfold is required for Cain, And for Lamech seventy and sevenfold.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Sevenfold vengeance shall be taken for Cain: but for Lamech seventy times sevenfold.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

If Cain shall be avenged seven-fold; Lemech seventy and seven fold.

Context

v.23And 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 for wounding me, And a young man for bruising me:

v.24This passage

v.25And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For, said she, God hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel; for Cain slew him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 4:15

    And Jehovah said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And Jehovah appointed a sign for Cain, lest any finding him should smite him.

  • Matthew 18:22

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

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