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Notes
Sevenfold punishment was the full weight of justice. Cain complained that his punishment was too harsh. But the severe sentence for anyone who killed Cain shows how gracious the Lord was to him. Cain deserved death (see 9:5–6).
The mark graciously provided protection to Cain after God's judgment (compare 3:21).
Events
- God curses Cainc. 3875 BC
Parallels
People
Cain: Adam and Eve's firstborn son, killed his brother Abel
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Cain (Person) Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) City Eve Genesis, Book of Land Marriage, Marriage Customs Mesopotamia Patriarchs, Period of the Woman
Topics
Abel: Son of Adam--History of Avenger of Blood: Cain Fears Cain: Son of Adam: Jealousy and Crime of Curse: Denounced: Against Cain Homicide: Punishment of Homicide: The Punishment of Murderers: Cain Judgments: Cain Murder: Punishment of Prayer: Answered: Cain Token: The Mark of Cain