Genesis 4:15 — The Lord replied, “No, for I will give a sevenfold punishment to anyone who kil… — NLT | maBible

Read Genesis 4:15 (New Living Translation) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Genesis 4.15, Genesis 4v15, Gen. 4:15. The Lord replied, “No, for I will give a sevenfold punishment to anyone who kills you.” Then the Lord put a mark on Cain to warn anyone who might try to kill him.

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15 The Lord replied, “No, for I will give a sevenfold punishment to anyone who kills you.” Then the Lord put a mark on Cain to warn anyone who might try to kill him.

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

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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).

About this book

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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