Genesis 4:24

Bible in Basic English 1965

If seven lives are to be taken as punishment for Cain's death, seventy-seven will be taken for Lamech's.

Cross References

Genesis 4:15

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.

Matthew 18:22

For this reason the kingdom of heaven is like a king, who went over his accounts with his servants.