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24 If Cain’s killer is punished seven times,
    then Lamech’s killer will be punished seventy-seven times.”

Adam and Eve Have a New Son

25 Adam had sexual relations with his wife Eve again, and she gave birth to a son. She named him Seth[a] and said, “God has given me another child. He will take the place of Abel, who was killed by Cain.” 26 Seth also had a son, and they named him Enosh. At that time people began to pray to the Lord.

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  1. 4:25 Seth This name sounds like the Hebrew word for “to give.”

24 If Cain is avenged(A) seven times,(B)
    then Lamech seventy-seven times.(C)

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)

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  1. Genesis 4:25 Seth probably means granted.
  2. Genesis 4:26 Or to proclaim