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Anyone who finds me will kill me!” <a href="/esv/genesis/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> Behold, you have driven me today away from the ground, and from your face I shall be hidden. I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Behold, this day You have driven me from the face of the earth, and from Your face I will be hidden; I will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/4.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Surely You have driven me out this day from the face of the ground; I shall be hidden from Your face; I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond on the earth, and it will happen that anyone who finds me will kill me.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Behold, You have driven me this day from the face of the ground; and I will be hidden from Your face, and I will be a wanderer and a drifter on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Behold, You have driven me this day from the face of the ground; and from Your face I will be hidden, and I will be a vagrant and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Behold, Thou hast driven me this day from the face of the ground; and from Thy face I shall be hidden, and I shall be a vagrant and a wanderer on the earth, and it will come about that whoever finds me will kill me.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Behold, You have driven me this day from the face of the ground; and from Your face I will be hidden, and I will be a vagrant and a wanderer on the earth, and it will be that whoever finds me will kill me.” <a href="/amp/genesis/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Behold, You have driven me out this day from the face of the land; and from Your face (presence) I will be hidden, and I will be a fugitive and an [aimless] vagabond on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” <a href="/csb/genesis/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Since you are banishing me today from the face of the earth, and I must hide from your presence and become a restless wanderer on the earth, whoever finds me will kill me.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Since You are banishing me today from the soil, and I must hide myself from Your presence and become a restless wanderer on the earth, whoever finds me will kill me.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the ground; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer in the earth; and it will come to pass, that whosoever findeth me will slay me. <a href="/cev/genesis/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "You're making me leave my home and live far from you. I will have to wander about without a home, and just anyone could kill me." <a href="/erv/genesis/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the ground; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that whosoever findeth me shall slay me. <a href="/gwt/genesis/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You have forced me off this land today. I have to hide from you and become a fugitive, a wanderer on the earth. Now anyone who finds me will kill me!" <a href="/gnt/genesis/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> You are driving me off the land and away from your presence. I will be a homeless wanderer on the earth, and anyone who finds me will kill me." <a href="/isv/genesis/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> "You're driving me from the soil today. I'll be hidden from you, and I'll wander throughout the earth as a fugitive. In the future, whoever finds me will kill me." <a href="/msb/genesis/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Behold, this day You have driven me from the face of the earth, and from Your face I will be hidden; I will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.? <a href="/net/genesis/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Look! You are driving me off the land today, and I must hide from your presence. I will be a homeless wanderer on the earth; whoever finds me will kill me." <a href="/nheb/genesis/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Look, you have driven me out this day from the surface of the ground. I will be hidden from your face, and I will be a fugitive and a wanderer in the earth. It will happen that whoever finds me will kill me." <a href="/wbt/genesis/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Behold, thou hast driven me 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 will come to pass, that every one that findeth me will slay me. <a href="/web/genesis/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, you have driven me out today from the surface of the ground. I will be hidden from your face, and I will be a fugitive and a wanderer in the earth. Whoever finds me will kill me.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> behold, You have driven me today from off the face of the ground, and from Your face I am hid; and I have been a wanderer, even a trembling one, in the earth, and it has been—everyone finding me will slay me.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> lo, Thou hast driven me to-day from off the face of the ground, and from Thy face I am hid; and I have been a wanderer, even a trembling one, in the earth, and it hath been -- every one finding me doth slay me.' <a href="/slt/genesis/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Lo, thou didst drive me out this day from above the face of the earth, and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be wandering and fleeing in the earth; and it shall be, every one finding me will kill me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Behold thou dost cast me out this day from the face of the earth, and I shall be hidden from thy face, and I shall be a vagabond and a fugitive on the earth: everyone, therefore, that findeth me, shall kill me. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Behold, you have cast me out this day before the face of the earth, and from your face I will be hidden; and I will be a vagrant and a fugitive on the earth. Therefore, anyone who finds me will kill me.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Look, you have now banished me from the ground. I must avoid you and be a constant wanderer on the earth. Anyone may kill me at sight.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Today you have driven me away from the soil, and I shall be hidden from your face; I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and anyone who meets me may kill me.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the land; and from thy face shall I be hidden; and I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth; and it shall come to pass, that whoever finds me shall slay me. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Behold, you have cast me out today from the face of the Earth, and I shall be hidden from before you, and I shall be shaken and trembling in the earth, and everyone whoever will find me will kill me”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Behold, Thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the land; and from Thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer in the earth; and it will come to pass, that whosoever findeth me will slay me.' <a href="/sep/genesis/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> If thou castest me out this day from the face of the earth, and I shall be hidden from thy presence, and I shall be groaning and trembling upon the earth, then it will be that any one that finds me shall slay me. <a href="/parallel/genesis/4-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=874" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/4.htm">Cain Murders Abel</a> …13But Cain said to the LORD, “My punishment is greater than I can bear. 14<a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hên (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/1644.htm" title="1644: gê·raš·tā (V-Piel-Perf-2ms) -- To drive out, cast out. A primitive root; to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce.">You have driven me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from the face</a> <a href="/hebrew/127.htm" title="127: hā·’ă·ḏā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Ground, land. From 'adam; soil.">of the earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and from</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: ū·mip·pā·ne·ḵā (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">Your face</a> <a href="/hebrew/5641.htm" title="5641: ’es·sā·ṯêr (V-Nifal-Imperf-1cs) -- To hide, conceal. A primitive root; to hide, literally or figuratively.">I will be hidden;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yî·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">I will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5128.htm" title="5128: nā‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively.">a fugitive</a> <a href="/hebrew/5110.htm" title="5110: wā·nāḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to nod, i.e. Waver; figuratively, to wander, flee, disappear; also, to console, deplore, or taunt.">and a wanderer</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">on the earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">whoever</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mō·ṣə·’î (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- To attain to, find. ">finds me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: ya·har·ḡê·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">will kill me.”</a> 15“Not so!” replied the LORD. “If anyone slays Cain, then Cain will be avenged sevenfold.” And the LORD placed a mark on Cain, so that no one who found him would kill him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/9-6.htm">Genesis 9:6</a> Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind. <a href="/numbers/35-19.htm">Numbers 35:19-21</a> The avenger of blood is to put the murderer to death; when he finds him, he is to kill him. / Likewise, if anyone maliciously pushes another or intentionally throws an object at him and kills him, / or if in hostility he strikes him with his hand and he dies, the one who struck him must surely be put to death; he is a murderer. When the avenger of blood finds the murderer, he is to kill him. <a href="/deuteronomy/19-11.htm">Deuteronomy 19:11-13</a> If, however, a man hates his neighbor and lies in wait, attacks him and kills him, and then flees to one of these cities, / the elders of his city must send for him, bring him back, and hand him over to the avenger of blood to die. / You must show him no pity. You are to purge from Israel the guilt of shedding innocent blood, that it may go well with you. <a href="/job/15-20.htm">Job 15:20-24</a> A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless. / Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him. / He despairs of his return from darkness; he is marked for the sword. ... <a href="/psalms/51-11.htm">Psalm 51:11</a> Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me. <a href="/psalms/143-7.htm">Psalm 143:7</a> Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit. <a href="/isaiah/59-2.htm">Isaiah 59:2</a> But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. <a href="/jeremiah/52-3.htm">Jeremiah 52:3</a> For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon. <a href="/lamentations/3-44.htm">Lamentations 3:44</a> You have covered Yourself with a cloud that no prayer can pass through. <a href="/ezekiel/39-23.htm">Ezekiel 39:23-24</a> And the nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their iniquity, because they were unfaithful to Me. So I hid My face from them and delivered them into the hands of their enemies, so that they all fell by the sword. / I dealt with them according to their uncleanness and transgressions, and I hid My face from them. <a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41</a> Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. <a href="/luke/13-27.htm">Luke 13:27-28</a> And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’ / There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out. <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Romans 1:28-32</a> Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. ... <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a> For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Behold, you have driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from your 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 finds me shall slay me.driven.<a href="/job/15-20.htm">Job 15:20-24</a> The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is hidden to the oppressor… <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Proverbs 14:32</a> The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.<a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Proverbs 28:1</a> The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.from thy.<a href="/genesis/4-16.htm">Genesis 4:16</a> And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.<a href="/job/21-14.htm">Job 21:14,15</a> Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways… <a href="/psalms/51-11.htm">Psalm 51:11-14</a> Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me… fugitive.<a href="/deuteronomy/28-65.htm">Deuteronomy 28:65</a> And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:<a href="/psalms/109-10.htm">Psalm 109:10</a> Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.See<a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Genesis 4:12</a> When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth.that.<a href="/genesis/4-15.htm">Genesis 4:15</a> 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 him.<a href="/genesis/9-5.htm">Genesis 9:5,6</a> And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man… <a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Leviticus 26:17,36</a> And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/4-11.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-17.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/4-6.htm">Face</a> <a href="/acts/10-27.htm">Findeth</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Fugitive</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/genesis/3-10.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/revelation/11-7.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/revelation/9-15.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/genesis/2-6.htm">Surface</a> <a href="/james/4-13.htm">Today</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Trembling</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Vagabond</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Vagrant</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Wanderer</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/4-15.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/26-27.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/genesis/14-6.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/genesis/5-29.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/4-16.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Findeth</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/genesis/14-13.htm">Fugitive</a> <a href="/genesis/5-29.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/genesis/35-4.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/genesis/31-27.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/genesis/4-15.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/genesis/4-15.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/genesis/6-1.htm">Surface</a> <a href="/genesis/19-37.htm">Today</a> <a href="/genesis/42-28.htm">Trembling</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Vagabond</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Vagrant</a> <a href="/job/31-19.htm">Wanderer</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 4</div>1. <a href="/genesis/4-1.htm">The birth, occupation, and offerings of Cain and Abel.</a> 8. <a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Cain murders his brother Abel.</a> 11. <a href="/genesis/4-11.htm">The curse of Cain.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/4-17.htm">Has a son called Enoch, and builds a city, which he calls after his name.</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/4-18.htm">His descendants, with Lamech and his two wives.</a> 25. <a href="/genesis/4-25.htm">The birth of Seth,</a> 26. <a href="/genesis/4-26.htm">and Enos.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Behold, this day You have driven me from the face of the earth This phrase reflects Cain's immediate recognition of the consequences of his actions after killing Abel. The term "driven" indicates a forceful removal, echoing the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden. The "face of the earth" suggests a loss of place and belonging, emphasizing the severity of Cain's punishment. This expulsion can be seen as a precursor to the later dispersions of Israel due to disobedience.and from Your face I will be hidden Being hidden from God's face signifies a loss of divine favor and presence, a theme that recurs throughout Scripture. In biblical terms, God's face represents His presence and blessing (<a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>). Cain's lament highlights the spiritual separation from God, a consequence of sin that is ultimately reconciled through Christ, who restores believers to God's presence.I will be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth The terms "fugitive" and "wanderer" indicate a life of instability and restlessness. This reflects the broader biblical theme of exile and alienation due to sin. Cain's fate foreshadows Israel's later experiences of wandering and exile. It also contrasts with the rest and peace promised to those who follow God (<a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a>).and whoever finds me will kill me.” Cain's fear of retribution underscores the principle of justice and the cycle of violence that sin introduces into the world. This anticipates the later establishment of cities of refuge in Israel (<a href="/numbers/35-9.htm">Numbers 35:9-15</a>) to prevent blood vengeance. It also points to the need for a savior who breaks the cycle of sin and death, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness and reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/cain.htm">Cain</a> The firstborn son of Adam and Eve, who becomes the first murderer by killing his brother Abel. His actions lead to his punishment and exile. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The Creator who pronounces judgment on Cain for his sin, demonstrating both justice and mercy. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_ground.htm">The Ground</a> Represents the earth from which Cain is banished, symbolizing his separation from his family and livelihood. 4. <a href="/topical/r/restless_wanderer.htm">Restless Wanderer</a> Cain's new identity as a fugitive, highlighting the consequences of sin and the loss of stability and peace. 5. <a href="/topical/w/whoever_finds_me.htm">Whoever Finds Me</a> Reflects Cain's fear of retribution from others, indicating the spread of sin's consequences beyond the immediate family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a> Sin leads to separation from God and others, as seen in Cain's banishment. We must recognize the gravity of sin and its impact on our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a> While God punishes Cain, He also shows mercy by marking him for protection. This balance is a reminder of God's character. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> Unlike Cain, who shows no remorse, we are called to repent and seek God's forgiveness when we sin. <a href="/topical/f/fear_and_isolation.htm">Fear and Isolation</a> Sin can lead to fear and isolation, as Cain experiences. We should seek community and accountability to avoid such outcomes. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a> Despite his fear, Cain is protected by God. We can trust in God's provision and protection even when we face the consequences of our actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 4</a> <a href="/q/does_cain's_story_imply_others_existed.htm">Why does the story of Cain and Abel suggest that other people existed outside Adam and Eve’s family (Genesis 4:14-17)?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_zilpah_in_the_bible.htm">Who is the Wandering Jew mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'vagabond'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does "vagabond" mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/genesis/4-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Behold, הֵן֩ (hên) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> Lo! behold! this אֹתִ֜י (’ō·ṯî) Direct object marker | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case day הַיּ֗וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day You have driven me גֵּרַ֨שְׁתָּ (gê·raš·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1644.htm">Strong's 1644: </a> To drive out from a, possession, to expatriate, divorce from the face פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face of the earth, הָֽאֲדָמָ֔ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_127.htm">Strong's 127: </a> Ground, land and from מֵעַל֙ (mê·‘al) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Your face וּמִפָּנֶ֖יךָ (ū·mip·pā·ne·ḵā) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face I will be hidden; אֶסָּתֵ֑ר (’es·sā·ṯêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5641.htm">Strong's 5641: </a> To hide, conceal I {will} be וְהָיִ֜יתִי (wə·hā·yî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a fugitive נָ֤ע (nā‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5128.htm">Strong's 5128: </a> To quiver, wave, waver, tremble, totter and a wanderer וָנָד֙ (wā·nāḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5110.htm">Strong's 5110: </a> To nod, waver, to wander, flee, disappear, to console, deplore, taunt on the earth, בָּאָ֔רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land and וְהָיָ֥ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be whoever כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every finds me מֹצְאִ֖י (mō·ṣə·’î) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present {will} kill me.” יַֽהַרְגֵֽנִי׃ (ya·har·ḡê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/4-14.htm">Genesis 4:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/4-14.htm">Genesis 4:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/4-14.htm">Genesis 4:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/4-14.htm">Genesis 4:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/4-14.htm">Genesis 4:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/4-14.htm">Genesis 4:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/4-14.htm">Genesis 4:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/4-14.htm">Genesis 4:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/4-14.htm">Genesis 4:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/4-14.htm">Genesis 4:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/4-14.htm">OT Law: Genesis 4:14 Behold you have driven me out this (Gen. 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