Deep Scriptural Analyzations

Genesis
Testament:Old
Description:Genesis is the first book of the Bible and describes the creation of the world, the fall of humanity, and the early history of humanity, including the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It outlines God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, setting the foundation for the rest of the biblical narrative.
Chapter:4
Verse:15


Translations
LanguageLanguage CodeLanguage NameVerse Text
EnglishkjvKing James VersionAnd 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.
EnglishbbeBible in Basic EnglishAnd the Lord said, Truly, if Cain is put to death, seven lives will be taken for his. And the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one might put him to death.
EnglishwebWorld English BibleYahweh said to him, “Therefore whoever slays Cain, vengeance will be taken on him sevenfold.” Yahweh appointed a sign for Cain, so that anyone finding him would not strike him.
EnglishwebbeWorld English Bible, British EditionThe LORD said to him, “Therefore whoever slays Cain, vengeance will be taken on him sevenfold.” The LORD appointed a sign for Cain, so that anyone finding him would not strike him.
LatinclementineClementine Latin VulgateDixitque ei Dominus : Nequaquam ita fiet : sed omnis qui occiderit Cain, septuplum punietur. Posuitque Dominus Cain signum, ut non interficeret eum omnis qui invenisset eum.
Explanations
Age GroupExplanation
5But the Lord said to him, 'Not so; anyone who kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.' Then the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him.
10This is where the Lord tells Cain that anyone who kills him will suffer vengeance seven times over and puts a mark on Cain to protect him.
15This verse shows the Lord's mercy toward Cain and his protection of him.
20This verse emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and the value of human life.