Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Therefore
Sevenfold
Set a mark, etc
Bible References
Therefore
1 Kings 16:7
The word of Jehovah came to the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani. This was a warning against Baasha and his family because of all the evil he did in the eyes of Jehovah. He made Jehovah angry by the work of his hands, because he was like the family of Jeroboam, and because he killed him.
Psalm 59:11
Do not kill them. Otherwise, my people may forget. Make them wander aimlessly by your power. Bring them down, O Jehovah, our shield.
Hosea 1:4
Jehovah said to Hosea: Name him Jezreel. In a little while I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu. I will cause the kingdom of Israel to cease.
Matthew 26:52
Jesus told him: Put your sword in its place. Those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.
Sevenfold
Genesis 4:24
If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven times.
Leviticus 26:18
If you still will not listen to me, I will discipline you seven times for your sins.
Psalm 79:12
Pay each one of our neighbors back with seven times the number of insults they used to insult you, O Jehovah.
Proverbs 6:31
But if he is caught, he must repay sevenfold. He must give everything in his house.
Set a mark, etc
Ezekiel 9:4
Go through the whole city of Jerusalem and put a mark (signature) on the forehead of everyone who is distressed and troubled because of all the disgusting things being done in the city.
Revelation 14:9
The third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice: If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,