Genesis 4:24 cpdv — Sevenfold vengeance will be given for Cain, but for Lamech, seventy-seven times.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Sevenfold vengeance will be given for Cain, but for Lamech, seventy-seven times.” "

— Genesis 4:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 4 — Context

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And the name of his brother was Jubal; he was the father of those who sing to the harp and the organ.

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Zillah also conceived Tubalcain, who was a hammerer and artisan in every work of brass and iron. In fact, the sister of Tubalcain was Noema.

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And Lamech said to his wives Adah and Zillah: “Listen to my voice, you wives of Lamech, pay attention to my speech. For I have killed a man to my own harm, and an adolescent to my own bruising.

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Sevenfold vengeance will be given for Cain, but for Lamech, seventy-seven times.”

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Adam also knew his wife again, and she gave birth to a son, and she called his name Seth, saying, “God has given me another offspring, in place of Abel, whom Cain killed.”

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But to Seth also was born a son, whom he called Enos. This one began to invoke the name of the Lord.

Genesis 4:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 4:24 say?
Genesis 4:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Sevenfold vengeance will be given for Cain, but for Lamech, seventy-seven times.” ”
Where is Genesis 4:24 in the Bible?
Genesis 4:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 4, verse 24.
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 4:24.
What translation should I read Genesis 4:24 in?
Genesis 4:24 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 4:24?
Genesis 4:24 reads (CPDV): “Sevenfold vengeance will be given for Cain, but for Lamech, seventy-seven times.” ” 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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