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Does the blood-shedder need to die?

An instance where a critic takes an incident and transforms it into an absolute principle. The covenant in Genesis 9 are made with Noah, who existed much later than did Cain.

    The blood-shedder must die
    • Genesis 9:5-6 - Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed
    The blood-shedder must not die
    • Genesis 4:15 - If anyone kills Cain, he will suffer vengeance seven times over