Genesis 4:23
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt.”Genesis 4:23
What Does Genesis 4:23 Mean?
Genesis 4:23 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 4, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 5 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (5)
These passages are connected to Genesis 4:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 20:13“Thou shalt not kill.”Leviticus 19:18“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”Numbers 23:18“And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:”1 Samuel 1:2“And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.”Judges 9:7“And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you.”
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