Genesis 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 4:17 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 4:17 — KJV
“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)
Genesis 4:17 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 4:17
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put”
Shares key themes with Genesis 4:17: cain, knew, wife
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Genesis 4:17: conceived, bare, called
“And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 4:17: wife, bare, called
“And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a son, and he called his name Beriah, because it went evil with his house.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 4:17: wife, conceived, bare
“And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing. Judah: that is, Praise left...: Heb. stood from bearing”
Shares key themes with Genesis 4:17: conceived, bare, called
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