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Genesis 4:13 web — Cain said to Yahweh, "My punishment is greater than I can bear.

World English Bible

"Cain said to Yahweh, "My punishment is greater than I can bear."

— Genesis 4:13, World English Bible

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Genesis 4 — Context

10

Yahweh said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries to me from the ground.

11

Now you are cursed because of the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand.

12

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."

13

Cain said to Yahweh, "My punishment is greater than I can bear.

14

Behold, you have driven me out this day from the surface of the ground. I will be hidden from your face, and I will be a fugitive and a wanderer in the earth. It will happen that whoever finds me will kill me."

15

Yahweh said to him, "Therefore whoever slays Cain, vengeance will be taken on him sevenfold." Yahweh appointed a sign for Cain, lest any finding him should strike him.

16

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

Genesis 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 4:13 say?
Genesis 4:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Cain said to Yahweh, "My punishment is greater than I can bear.”
Where is Genesis 4:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 4:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 4, verse 13.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 4:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 4:13 in?
Genesis 4:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 4:13?
Genesis 4:13 reads (WEB): “Cain said to Yahweh, "My punishment is greater than I can bear.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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