Genesis 4:22 bbe — And Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, who is the father of every maker of cutting instruments of brass and iron: and the…

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"And Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, who is the father of every maker of cutting instruments of brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah."

— Genesis 4:22, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 4 — Context

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And Lamech had two wives; the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.

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And Adah gave birth to Jabal: he was the father of such as are living in tents and keep cattle.

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And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all players on instruments of music.

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And Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, who is the father of every maker of cutting instruments of brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.

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And Lamech said to his wives, Adah and Zillah, give ear to my voice; you wives of Lamech, give attention to my words, for I would put a man to death for a wound, and a young man for a blow;

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If seven lives are to be taken as punishment for Cain's death, seventy-seven will be taken for Lamech's.

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And Adam had connection with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son to whom she gave the name of Seth: for she said, God has given me another seed in place of Abel, whom Cain put to death.

Genesis 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 4:22 say?
Genesis 4:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, who is the father of every maker of cutting instruments of brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.”
Where is Genesis 4:22 in the Bible?
Genesis 4:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 4, verse 22.
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 4:22.
What translation should I read Genesis 4:22 in?
Genesis 4:22 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 4:22?
Genesis 4:22 reads (BBE): “And Zillah gave birth to Tubal-cain, who is the father of every maker of cutting instruments of brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.” 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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