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 · 2000If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
KJV
King James Version · 1611If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949If 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 · 1862For sevenfold is required for Cain, And for Lamech seventy and sevenfold.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Sevenfold vengeance shall be taken for Cain: but for Lamech seventy times sevenfold.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890If 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:
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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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