Genesis 4:12

When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 4:12

BSB
When you till the ground, it will no longer yield its produce to you. You will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth."
AKJV
When you till the ground, it shall not from now on yield to you her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shall you be in the earth.
CPDV
When you work it, it will not give you its fruit; a vagrant and a fugitive shall you be upon the land."
ERV
when thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a wanderer shalt thou be in the earth.
NHEB
From now on, when you till the ground, it won't yield its strength to you. You shall be a fugitive and a wanderer in the earth."
SMT
When thou shalt work the earth she shall not add to give her strength to thee. Wandering and fleeing shalt thou be in the earth.

Commentary for Genesis 4:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 4:12
Summary
Ground refuses yield; Cain becomes wanderer
Place
Earth
Event
Cain's agricultural curse begins
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Curse