Genesis 4:24

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

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Other Translations for Genesis 4:24

BSB
If Cain is avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy-sevenfold."
AKJV
If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
CPDV
Sevenfold vengeance will be given for Cain, but for Lamech, seventy-seven times."
ERV
If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
NHEB
If Cain will be avenged seven times, truly Lamech seventy-seven times."
SMT
If Cain shall be avenged seven fold, also Lamech seventy and seven.

Commentary for Genesis 4:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 4:24
Summary
Lamech claims sevenfold greater vengeance
Event
Lamech threatens extreme retaliation
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative