Verse 24

If seven lives are to be taken as punishment for Cain's death, seventy-seven will be taken for Lamech's.

Referenced Verses

• Gen 4:15 : 15 And the Lord said, Truly, if Cain is put to death, seven lives will be taken for his. And the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one might put him to death.
• Matt 18:22 : 22 Jesus says to him, I say not to you, Till seven times; but, Till seventy times seven.