Genesis | |
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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: | 24 |
Translations | |||
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Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
English | kjv | King James Version | If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. |
English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | If seven lives are to be taken as punishment for Cain's death, seventy-seven will be taken for Lamech's. |
English | web | World English Bible | If Cain will be avenged seven times, truly Lamech seventy-seven times.” |
English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | If Cain will be avenged seven times, truly Lamech seventy-seven times.” |
Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | Septuplum ultio dabitur de Cain : de Lamech vero septuagies septies. |
Explanations | |
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Age Group | Explanation |
5 | 'If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven times.' |
10 | This is where Lamech declares that his vengeance will be seventy-seven times greater than Cain's. |
15 | This verse shows the escalation of violence and the disregard for human life. |
20 | This verse emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and the value of peace. |