Genesis 4:13

And Cain said unto the LORD, (m) My punishment [is] greater than I can bear.

(m) He burdens God as a cruel judge because he punished him so severely.

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¹³ And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.

Related Commentaries of Genesis 4:13

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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