Genesis 4:23

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; all of you 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 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

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 for wounding me, And a young man for bruising me:

Genesis 4:23 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Then Lamech said to his wives: “Adah and Zillah, hear my voice; wives of Lamech, listen to my speech. For I have slain a man for wounding me, a young man for striking me.

Genesis 4:23 (BSB)

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What does Genesis 4:23 say?

Genesis 4:23 in modern King James wording reads: "And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; all of you wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt."

Where is Genesis 4:23 found in the Bible?

Genesis 4:23 is verse 23 of chapter 4 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.

Which translations of Genesis 4:23 can I read here?

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