Genesis 4:15 — And the Lord said to him, “ Therefore, whoever kills Cain, a sevenfold vengeanc… — AMP | maBible

Read Genesis 4:15 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Genesis 4.15, Genesis 4v15, Gen. 4:15. And the Lord said to him, “ Therefore, whoever kills Cain, a sevenfold vengeance [that is, punishment seven times worse] shall be taken on him [by Me].” And the Lord set…

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15 And the Lord said to him, “ Therefore, whoever kills Cain, a sevenfold vengeance [that is, punishment seven times worse] shall be taken on him [by Me].” And the Lord set a [protective] mark (sign) on Cain, so that no one who found (met) him would kill him. [Gen 4:24]

Passage themes

Far from God's presence — And the LORD said unto him
Murder punished — whosoever slayeth Cain
Sevenfold retribution — vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold
The protective mark — set a mark upon Cain
Escaping the avenger — lest any finding him should kill him

Notes and references

Some ancient versions read, “Not so!”
Many commentators believe this sign not to have been like a brand on the forehead, but something awesome about Cain’s appearance that made people dread and avoid him. In the Talmud, the rabbis suggested several possibilities, including leprosy, boils, or a horn that grew out of Cain. But it was als…

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Le premier signe d'alliance L'arc-en-ciel apparaît pour la première fois dans la Bible comme un signe d'alliance : Dieu le place dans le ciel après le déluge pour promettre qu'il ne détruira plus jamais la terre par les eaux (Genèse 9:13-15).

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Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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