Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 4:17 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Genesis 4:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 4 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Line of Cain
“And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. Enoch: Heb. Chanoch”
Genesis 4:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 4:17
And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the nam... This passage belongs to the primeval history section (Genesis 1-11) which establishes universal truths about God, humanity, sin, and divine purposes before focusing on Abraham and Israel. These chapters answer fundamental questions about human origins, the spread of wickedness, God's judgment, and the preservation of a righteous remnant.Recurring patterns emerge: human sin escalating from individual disobedience to societal corruption, divine patience followed by judgment, gracious preservat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 4:17
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“I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:”
“and their dwelling places to all generations. They name their lands after themselves.”
“Come, let's build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top reaches to the sky, and let's make ourselves a name, lest we be scattered abroad on the surface of the whole earth.”
“and became the father of sons and daughters.”
“even as it happened in the days of Lot: they ate”
“and became the father of Enoch.”
“which is in the king's dale; for he said”
“Is not this great Babylon”