Genesis 4:23 Lamech said to his wives, “Adah and Zillah, listen to me; wives of Lamech, hear my words. I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for injuring me.
Interestingly, today’s verses play into yesterday’s thoughts. Lamech brags here about killing a man for injuring him. He says that if Cain is avenged seven times, he, Lamech will be avenged seventy-seven times. But we all know Cain–I think it’s safe to call him infamous–but how many folks who didn’t specifically study Old Testament history know the name Lamech immediately?
Genesis 4:24 If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven times.”
Lamech is bragging about his own power, but he is, essentially, persona non grata–or perhaps more accurately persona ignotus–for most of us. This, to me, seems to perfectly illustrate the fact that if we put our trust in man, nothing good, nothing lasting can come of it.
Genesis 4:25 Adam made love to his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, “God has granted me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.”
Precious Savior, Thank You for the reminder that no matter how established man thinks he is, Your way is always best. Help me to put my hope, my faith, my trust in You alone. Help me to root myself in Your word, Your love, Your grace. Always. Amen.
Genesis 4:26 Seth also had a son, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to call on the name of the Lord.
Have a blessed day.