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22 As for Zillah, she also [a]gave birth to Tubal-cain, the forger of all implements of bronze and iron; and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.

23 And Lamech said to his wives,

“Adah and Zillah,
Hear my voice,
You wives of Lamech,
Give ear to my word,
(A)For I [b]have killed a man for [c]striking me;
And a boy for wounding me;
24 If Cain is avenged (B)sevenfold,
Then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.”

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  1. Genesis 4:22 Or bore Tubal-cain, cf. 3:16
  2. Genesis 4:23 Or kill
  3. Genesis 4:23 Or bruising, cf. Ex 21:25

22 Zillah also had a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged(A) all kinds of tools out of[a] bronze and iron. Tubal-Cain’s sister was Naamah.

23 Lamech said to his wives,

“Adah and Zillah, listen to me;
    wives of Lamech, hear my words.
I have killed(B) a man for wounding me,
    a young man for injuring me.
24 If Cain is avenged(C) seven times,(D)
    then Lamech seventy-seven times.(E)

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  1. Genesis 4:22 Or who instructed all who work in