Genesis 4:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“No!” the LORD answered. “Anyone who kills you will be punished seven times worse than I am punishing you.” So the LORD put a mark on Cain to warn everyone not to kill him.

Cross References

Genesis 4:24

Anyone who tries to get even with me will be punished ten times more than anyone who tries to get even with Cain.”

Psalm 59:11

Don't kill them, or everyone may forget! Just use your mighty power to make them tremble and fall. You are a shield for your people.

Psalm 79:12

Each of those nations sneered at you, our Lord. Now let others sneer at them, seven times as much.

Proverbs 6:31

And thieves who get caught must pay back seven times what was stolen and lose everything.

Ezekiel 9:4

“Walk through the city of Jerusalem and mark the forehead of anyone who is truly upset and sad about the disgusting things that are being done here.”

Hosea 1:4

Then the LORD said, “Hosea, name your son Jezreel, because I will soon punish the descendants of King Jehu of Israel for the murders he committed in Jezreel Valley. I will destroy his kingdom,

Leviticus 26:18

Then, if you still refuse to obey me, I will punish you seven times for each of your sins,

Leviticus 26:21

If you keep rebelling against me, I'll punish you seven times worse, just as your sins deserve!

Leviticus 26:24

I'll remain your enemy and punish you even worse.

Leviticus 26:28

I'll really get furious and punish you terribly for your sins!

Matthew 26:52

But Jesus told him, “Put your sword away. Anyone who lives by fighting will die by fighting.

Revelation 14:11

If you worship the beast and the idol and accept the mark of its name, you will be tortured day and night. The smoke from your torture will go up for ever and ever, and you will never be able to rest.

Revelation 14:9

Finally, a third angel came and shouted: Here is what will happen if you worship the beast and the idol and have the mark of the beast on your hand or forehead.