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:23


Translations
LanguageLanguage CodeLanguage NameVerse Text
EnglishkjvKing James VersionAnd Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt.
EnglishbbeBible in Basic EnglishAnd Lamech said to his wives, Adah and Zillah, give ear to my voice; you wives of Lamech, give attention to my words, for I would put a man to death for a wound, and a young man for a blow;
EnglishwebWorld English BibleLamech said to his wives, “Adah and Zillah, hear my voice. You wives of Lamech, listen to my speech, for I have slain a man for wounding me, a young man for bruising me.
EnglishwebbeWorld English Bible, British EditionLamech said to his wives, “Adah and Zillah, hear my voice. You wives of Lamech, listen to my speech, for I have slain a man for wounding me, a young man for bruising me.
LatinclementineClementine Latin VulgateDixitque Lamech uxoribus suis Adæ et Sellæ : Audite vocem meam, uxores Lamech ; auscultate sermonem meum : quoniam occidi virum in vulnus meum, et adolescentulum in livorem meum.
Explanations
Age GroupExplanation
5Lamech said to his wives, 'Adah and Zillah, listen to me; wives of Lamech, hear my words. I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for injuring me.'
10This is where Lamech boasts about killing a man for wounding him.
15This verse shows the violence and corruption of Lamech's time.
20This verse emphasizes the importance of justice and the value of human life.