Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven times.” New Living Translation If someone who kills Cain is punished seven times, then the one who kills me will be punished seventy-seven times!” English Standard Version If Cain’s revenge is sevenfold, then Lamech’s is seventy-sevenfold.” Berean Standard Bible If Cain is avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.” King James Bible If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. New King James Version If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.” New American Standard Bible “If Cain is avenged seven times, Then Lamech seventy-seven times!” NASB 1995 If Cain is avenged sevenfold, Then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.” NASB 1977 If Cain is avenged sevenfold, Then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.” Legacy Standard Bible If Cain is avenged sevenfold, Then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.” Amplified Bible “If Cain is avenged sevenfold [as the LORD said he would be], Then Lamech [will be avenged] seventy-sevenfold.” Christian Standard Bible If Cain is to be avenged seven times over, then for Lamech it will be seventy-seven times! Holman Christian Standard Bible If Cain is to be avenged seven times over, then for Lamech it will be seventy-seven times! American Standard Version If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. Contemporary English Version Anyone who tries to get even with me will be punished ten times more than anyone who tries to get even with Cain." English Revised Version If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. GOD'S WORD® Translation If Cain is avenged 7 times, then Lamech, 77 times." Good News Translation If seven lives are taken to pay for killing Cain, Seventy-seven will be taken if anyone kills me." International Standard Version For if Cain is being avenged seven times, then Lamech will be avenged 77 times." Majority Standard Bible If Cain is avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.? NET Bible If Cain is to be avenged seven times as much, then Lamech seventy-seven times!" New Heart English Bible If Cain will be avenged seven times, truly Lamech seventy-seven times." Webster's Bible Translation If Cain shall be avenged seven-fold, truly Lamech seventy and seven-fold. World English Bible If Cain will be avenged seven times, truly Lamech seventy-seven times.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor sevenfold is required for Cain, "" And for Lamech seventy-sevenfold.” Young's Literal Translation For sevenfold is required for Cain, And for Lamech seventy and sevenfold.' Smith's Literal Translation If Cain shall be avenged seven fold, also Lamech seventy and seven. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSevenfold vengeance shall be taken for Cain: but for Lamech seventy times sevenfold. Catholic Public Domain Version Sevenfold vengeance will be given for Cain, but for Lamech, seventy-seven times.” New American Bible If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven times.” New Revised Standard Version If Cain is avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy-sevenfold.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor if Cain is to be avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy and sevenfold. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because Qayn shall be rewarded sevenfold, and Lamek seventy and seven.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. Brenton Septuagint Translation Because vengeance has been exacted seven times on Cain's behalf, on Lamech's it shall be seventy times seven. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Cain…23Then Lamech said to his wives: “Adah and Zillah, hear my voice; wives of Lamech, listen to my speech. For I have slain a man for wounding me, a young man for striking me. 24If Cain is avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.” Cross References Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! Luke 17:3-4 Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. / Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Hebrews 10:30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Revelation 6:10 And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” Exodus 21:23-25 But if a serious injury results, then you must require a life for a life— / eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, / burn for burn, wound for wound, and stripe for stripe. Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Deuteronomy 32:35 Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” 2 Samuel 22:48 the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me, Psalm 94:1 O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth. Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.” Isaiah 35:4 Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” Jeremiah 51:56 For a destroyer is coming against her—against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full. Treasury of Scripture If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. if. Genesis 4:15 And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. seventy. Matthew 18:22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Jump to Previous Avenged Cain Cain's Death Fold Lamech Lemech Punishment Required Seven Sevenfold Seven-Fold Seventy Seventy-Seven TimesJump to Next Avenged Cain Cain's Death Fold Lamech Lemech Punishment Required Seven Sevenfold Seven-Fold Seventy Seventy-Seven TimesGenesis 4 1. The birth, occupation, and offerings of Cain and Abel.8. Cain murders his brother Abel. 11. The curse of Cain. 17. Has a son called Enoch, and builds a city, which he calls after his name. 18. His descendants, with Lamech and his two wives. 25. The birth of Seth, 26. and Enos. If Cain is avenged sevenfold This phrase refers back to Genesis 4:15, where God declares that anyone who kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over. This divine protection was given to Cain despite his sin of murdering Abel, highlighting God's mercy even in judgment. The number seven in biblical terms often symbolizes completeness or perfection, suggesting a full measure of protection. This sets a precedent for divine retribution and justice, which Lamech references to justify his own actions. then Lamech seventy-sevenfold. Persons / Places / Events 1. CainThe firstborn son of Adam and Eve, known for committing the first murder by killing his brother Abel. God marked him to prevent others from killing him, promising sevenfold vengeance on anyone who did. 2. Lamech A descendant of Cain, known for his boastful declaration of vengeance. He is the first polygamist mentioned in the Bible and is noted for his violent and prideful nature. 3. The Line of Cain Represents a lineage that diverged from God's ways, characterized by increasing violence and moral decay. 4. Vengeance A central theme in this passage, highlighting the escalation of retribution and the human tendency towards excessive retaliation. 5. Seventy-sevenfold A hyperbolic expression used by Lamech to emphasize the extent of his vengeance, indicating a significant increase from the divine protection promised to Cain. Teaching Points The Escalation of SinLamech's declaration shows how sin can escalate when unchecked, moving from Cain's murder to Lamech's boastful vengeance. This serves as a warning about the dangers of allowing sin to grow in our lives. The Nature of Human Vengeance Lamech's words reflect the human tendency to seek excessive retribution. Christians are called to break this cycle by practicing forgiveness and leaving justice to God. Contrast with Divine Forgiveness Lamech's seventy-sevenfold vengeance is starkly contrasted with Jesus' teaching on forgiveness. Believers are encouraged to embrace forgiveness as a reflection of God's grace. The Importance of Humility Lamech's prideful attitude serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of arrogance. Humility is a key virtue in the Christian life, leading to peace and reconciliation. Generational Impact of Sin The account of Lamech illustrates how sin can affect future generations. Christians are called to break the cycle of sin through repentance and living according to God's will. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ifכִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Cain קָ֑יִן (qā·yin) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7014: Cain -- a city in southern Judah is avenged יֻקַּם־ (yuq·qam-) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5358: To grudge, avenge, punish sevenfold, שִׁבְעָתַ֖יִם (šiḇ·‘ā·ṯa·yim) Number - fd Strong's 7659: Sevenfold, seven times then Lamech וְלֶ֖מֶךְ (wə·le·meḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3929: Lamech -- a descendant of Cain, also a descendant of Seth seventy-sevenfold.” וְשִׁבְעָֽה׃ (wə·šiḇ·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number Links Genesis 4:24 NIVGenesis 4:24 NLT Genesis 4:24 ESV Genesis 4:24 NASB Genesis 4:24 KJV Genesis 4:24 BibleApps.com Genesis 4:24 Biblia Paralela Genesis 4:24 Chinese Bible Genesis 4:24 French Bible Genesis 4:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 4:24 If Cain will be avenged seven times (Gen. 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