Genesis 4:16

Cain departed from the Lord’s presence and lived east of Eden in the land of Wandering.

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In The King James Version

And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.

In Context

15But the Lord said to him, “If anyone kills you, the crime will be avenged sevenfold.” So the Lord placed a distinctive mark on Cain, to keep anyone who found him from killing him.

17Cain lay with his wife. She became pregnant, giving birth to Enoch. Cain built a city, and named it after his son Enoch.

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Cross References

Genesis 3:8But when they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the evening breeze, the man and his wife hid from him among the garden trees.

Psalms 5:11But let all who take refuge in you ring out their gladness forever. Protect those who love your name, so they may exult in you.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 4:14-16

Cain's Complaint. ( b. c. 3875.) 13 And Cain said unto the Lord , My punishment is greater than I can bear. 14 Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me. 15 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… Read the whole commentary →

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