Genesis 4:13

And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 4:13

BSB
But Cain said to the LORD, "My punishment is greater than I can bear.
AKJV
And Cain said to the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.
CPDV
And Cain said to the Lord: "My iniquity is too great to deserve kindness.
ERV
And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.
NHEB
Cain said to the LORD, "My punishment is greater than I can bear.
SMT
And Cain will say to Jehovah, My sin is great, above bearing.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 4:13

AndCainH7014saidH559VerbuntotheLORDH3068Proper NameMypunishmentH5771Noun MasculineisgreaterH1419thanIcanbearH5375Verb

Commentary for Genesis 4:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 4:13
Summary
Cain complains his punishment is unbearable
Event
Cain expresses distress
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Lament