Genesis 4:23

The Message

Lamech said to his wives, Adah and Zillah, listen to me; you wives of Lamech, hear me out: I killed a man for wounding me, a young man who attacked me. If Cain is avenged seven times, for Lamech it’s seventy-seven!

Cross References

Psalm 94:1

God, put an end to evil; avenging God, show your colors! Judge of the earth, take your stand; throw the book at the arrogant.

Exodus 20:13

No murder.

Leviticus 19:18

“Don’t seek revenge or carry a grudge against any of your people. “Love your neighbor as yourself. I am God.

Judges 9:7

When this was all told to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and shouted: Listen to me, leaders of Shechem. And let God listen to you! The trees set out one day to anoint a king for themselves. They said to Olive Tree, “Rule over us.” But Olive Tree told them, “Am I no longer good for making oil That gives glory to gods and men, and to be demoted to waving over trees?”