Genesis 4:15
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.
Context
This verse from Genesis Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. Cain and Abel both offer sacrifices; God accepts Abel's but rejects Cain's, leading Cain to murder his brother. God marks Cain and sends him east of Eden, where he founds a city; the chapter ends with the birth of Seth …
Other Translations
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.
And Jehovah saith to him, `Therefore--of any slayer of Cain sevenfold it is required;' and Jehovah setteth to Cain a token that none finding him doth slay him.
And 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.
Cross References
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Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, wherewith they have reproached thee, O Lord.
But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.