Genesis 4:24-26
International Standard Version
24 For if Cain is being avenged seven times,
then Lamech will be avenged[a] 77 times.”
25 Later on, after Adam had sexual relations with[b] his wife, she gave birth to a son and named him[c] Seth, because
“God granted[d] me another offspring to replace Abel,
since Cain murdered him.”
26 Seth also fathered a son, whom he named Enosh. At that time, profaning[e] the name of the Lord began.
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- Genesis 4:24 The Heb. lacks will be avenged
- Genesis 4:25 Lit. Adam knew
- Genesis 4:25 Lit. called his name
- Genesis 4:25 The Heb. verb granted resembles the word Seth
- Genesis 4:26 Or invoking; lit. calling on
Genesis 4:24-26
New International Version
25 Adam made love to his wife(D) again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth,[a](E) saying, “God has granted me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.”(F) 26 Seth also had a son, and he named him Enosh.(G)
At that time people began to call on[b] the name of the Lord.(H)
Footnotes
- Genesis 4:25 Seth probably means granted.
- Genesis 4:26 Or to proclaim
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