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Fugitiveness, Land of

Fugitiveness, Land of

A land “east of Eden,” in which the condemned murderer Cain took up residence. (Ge 4:16) The Hebrew word nohdh (fugitiveness) is derived from the root word nudh, a form of which is rendered “fugitive” in verses 12 and 14. The location of the land is unknown.