Genesis 4:15

Therefore = not so (with Septuagint) This is emphasized by the Hebrew accent ( Pasha ).

upon = set a sign for Cain, i.e. gave him a pledge; same word as Genesis 1:14 ; Genesis 9:12 , Genesis 9:13 , Genesis 9:17 (token). See also Exodus 4:8 , Exodus 4:9 , Exodus 4:17 , Exodus 4:28 , Exodus 4:30 ; Exodus 12:13 .Ezekiel 20:12 .