Genesis 4:16

And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 4:16

BSB

So Cain went out from the presence of the LORD and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden.

AKJV

And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelled in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.

CPDV

And so Cain, departing from the face of the Lord, lived as a fugitive on the earth, toward the eastern region of Eden.

ERV

And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.

NHEB

So Cain went out from God's presence and lived in the land of Nod, east of Eden.

SMT

And Cain went out from the face of Jehovah, and dwelt in the land of Nod, eastward of Eden.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 4:16

AndCainH7014wentoutH3318VerbfromthepresenceH6440Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameanddweltH3427VerbinthelandH776Noun FeminineofNodH5113Proper Name LocationontheeastH6926Noun FeminineofEdenH5731

Commentary for Genesis 4:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 4:16

Summary

Cain departs from God to distant land

Place

Nod

Event

Cain leaves divine presence

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history