Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Zeitschrift für die Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft

ISSN

0044-2526

Volume

121

Issue

1

DOI

10.1515/ZAW.2009.007

First Page

101

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Abstract

The so-called mark of Cain has long been thought to be something God puts upon Cain's body or a trait Cain would possess to deter would-be avengers. Often overlooked, however, are details immediately following the story Gen 4,17 – dealing with the building of a city – which may well indicate the sign. In this short note I argue that the sign might best be understood not as a mark upon the body, but as something God established for Cain's protection – perhaps a city of refuge.

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