Genesis 4:1 (CSB)

Then the LORD replied to him, “In that case,[fn] whoever kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.” And he placed a mark on Cain so that whoever found him would not kill him.

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Translations for Genesis 4:15

KJVKJV (read chapter in KJV)

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.

NKJVNKJV (read chapter in NKJV)

And the LORD said to him, “Therefore,[fn] whoever kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.” And the LORD set a mark on Cain, lest anyone finding him should kill him.

NLTNLT (read chapter in NLT)

The LORD replied, “No, for I will give a sevenfold punishment to anyone who kills you.” Then the LORD put a mark on Cain to warn anyone who might try to kill him.

NIVNIV (read chapter in NIV)

But the LORD said to him, “Not so[fn]; anyone who kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.” Then the LORD put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him.

ESVESV (read chapter in ESV)

Then the LORD said to him, “Not so! If anyone kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.” And the LORD put a mark on Cain, lest any who found him should attack him.

CSBCSB (read chapter in CSB)

Then the LORD replied to him, “In that case,[fn] whoever kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.” And he placed a mark on Cain so that whoever found him would not kill him.

NASB20NASB20 (read chapter in NASB20)

So the LORD said to him, “Therefore whoever kills Cain, vengeance will be taken on him seven times as much.” And the LORD [fn]placed a mark on Cain, so that no one finding him would kill him.

NASB95NASB95 (read chapter in NASB95)

So the LORD said to him, “Therefore whoever kills Cain, vengeance will be taken on him sevenfold.” And the LORD [fn]appointed a sign for Cain, so that no one finding him would slay him.

LSBLSB (read chapter in LSB)

So Yahweh said to him, “Therefore whoever kills Cain, vengeance will be taken on him sevenfold.” And Yahweh [fn]appointed a sign for Cain, so that no one who found him would strike him.

AMPAMP (read chapter in AMP)

And the LORD said to him, “[fn]Therefore, whoever kills Cain, a sevenfold vengeance [that is, punishment seven times worse] shall be taken on him [by Me].” And the LORD set a [protective] [fn]mark (sign) on Cain, so that no one who found (met) him would kill him.

NETNET (read chapter in NET)

But the LORD said to him, "All right then, if anyone kills Cain, Cain will be avenged seven times as much." Then the LORD put a special mark on Cain so that no one who found him would strike him down.

RSVRSV (read chapter in RSV)

Then the LORD said to him, "Not so! If any one slays Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold." And the LORD put a mark on Cain, lest any who came upon him should kill him.

ASVASV (read chapter in ASV)

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.

YLTYLT (read chapter in YLT)

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.

DBYDBY (read chapter in DBY)

And Jehovah said to him, Therefore, whoever slayeth Cain, it shall be revenged sevenfold. And Jehovah set a mark on Cain, lest any finding him should smite him.

WEBWEB (read chapter in WEB)

And the LORD said to him, Therefore whoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him seven-fold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.

HNVHNV (read chapter in HNV)

The LORD said to him, "Therefore whoever slays Kayin, vengeance will be taken on him sevenfold." the LORD appointed a sign for Kayin, lest any finding him should strike him.

VULVUL (read chapter in VUL)

dixitque ei Dominus nequaquam ita fiet sed omnis qui occiderit Cain septuplum punietur posuitque Dominus Cain signum ut non eum interficeret omnis qui invenisset eum

NAVNAV (read chapter in NAV)

فَقَالَ الرَّبُّ لَهُ: «سَأُعَاقِبُ كُلَّ مَنْ يَقْتُلُكَ بِسَبْعَةِ أَضْعَافِ الْعُقُوبَةِ الَّتِي عَاقَبْتُكَ بِها». وَوَسَمَ الرَّبُّ قَايِينَ بِعَلَامَةٍ تَحْظُرُ عَلَى مَنْ يَلْقَاهُ اغْتِيَالَهُ.

WLCWLC (read chapter in WLC)

וַיֹּ֧אמֶר ל֣וֹ יְהוָ֗ה לָכֵן֙ כָּל־הֹרֵ֣ג קַ֔יִן שִׁבְעָתַ֖יִם יֻקָּ֑ם וַיָּ֨שֶׂם יְהוָ֤ה לְקַ֨יִן֙ א֔וֹת לְבִלְתִּ֥י הַכּוֹת־אֹת֖וֹ כָּל־מֹצְאֽוֹ׃

LXXLXX (read chapter in LXX)

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ κύριος ὁ θεός οὐχ οὕτως πᾶς ὁ ἀποκτείνας Καιν ἑπτὰ ἐκδικούμενα παραλύσει καὶ ἔθετο κύριος ὁ θεὸς σημεῖον τῷ Καιν τοῦ μὴ ἀνελεῖν αὐτὸν πάντα τὸν εὑρίσκοντα αὐτόν

SVDSVD (read chapter in SVD)

فَقَالَ لَهُ الرَّبُّ: «لِذلِكَ كُلُّ مَنْ قَتَلَ قَايِينَ فَسَبْعَةَ أَضْعَافٍ يُنْتَقَمُ مِنْهُ». وَجَعَلَ الرَّبُّ لِقَايِينَ عَلاَمَةً لِكَيْ لاَ يَقْتُلَهُ كُلُّ مَنْ وَجَدَهُ.

BESBES (read chapter in BES)

And the Lord God said to him, Not so, any one that slays Cain shall [fn]suffer seven-fold vengeance; and the Lord God set a mark upon Cain that no one that found him might slay him.

RVR09RVR09 (read chapter in RVR09)

Y respondióle Jehová: Cierto que cualquiera que matare á Caín, siete veces será castigado. Entonces Jehová puso señal en Caín, para que no lo hiriese cualquiera que le hallara.

RVR60RVR60 (read chapter in RVR60)

Y le respondió Jehová: Ciertamente cualquiera que matare a Caín, siete veces será castigado. Entonces Jehová puso señal en Caín, para que no lo matase cualquiera que le hallara.

BBEBBE (read chapter in BBE)

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.

CHTCHT (read chapter in CHT)

耶和華對他說、凡殺該隱的必遭報七倍。耶和華就給該隱立一個記號、免得人遇見他就殺他。

EMEM (read chapter in EM)

Jehovah le respondió: --No será así. Cualquiera que mate a Caín será castigado siete veces. Entonces Jehovah puso una señal sobre Caín, para que no lo matase cualquiera que lo hallase.

KORKOR (read chapter in KOR)

여호와께서 그에게 이르시되 그렇지 않다 가인을 죽이는 자는 벌을 칠배나 받으리라 하시고 가인에게 표를 주사 만나는 누구에게든지 죽임을 면케 하시니라

LSLS (read chapter in LS)

L'Éternel lui dit: Si quelqu'un tuait Caïn, Caïn serait vengé sept fois. Et l'Éternel mit un signe sur Caïn pour que quiconque le trouverait ne le tuât point.

LUTLUT (read chapter in LUT)

Aber der HERR sprach zu ihm: Nein; sondern wer Kain totschlägt, das soll siebenfältig gerächt werden. Und der HERR machte ein Zeichen an Kain, daß ihn niemand erschlüge, wer ihn fände.

RSTRST (read chapter in RST)

И сказал ему Господь: за то всякому, кто убьет Каина, отмстится всемеро. И сделал Господь Каину знамение, чтобы никто, встретившись с ним, не убил его.

SESE (read chapter in SE)

Y le respondió el SEÑOR: Cierto que cualquiera que matare a Caín, siete veces será castigado. Entonces el SEÑOR puso señal en Caín, para que no lo hiriese cualquiera que le hallara.

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(4:15)

LXX, Syr, Vg read “Not so! ”

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