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Genesis 4:15

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Bible Versions

And 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.
And the LORD {H3068} said {H559} unto him, Therefore {H3651} whosoever slayeth {H2026} Cain {H7014}, vengeance shall be taken {H5358} on him sevenfold {H7659}. And the LORD {H3068} set {H7760} a mark {H226} upon Cain {H7014}, lest {H1115} any finding {H4672} him should kill {H5221} him.
Adonai answered him, “Therefore, whoever kills Kayin will receive vengeance sevenfold,” and Adonai put a sign on Kayin, so that no one who found him would kill him.
“Not so!” replied the LORD. “If anyone slays Cain, then Cain will be avenged sevenfold.” And the LORD placed a mark on Cain, so that no one who found him would kill him.
And Jehovah said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And Jehovah appointed a sign for Cain, lest any finding him should smite him.
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