it is aIso impossible upon close study of Ge 4:1-26, as it stands, to avoid asking what was the nature of the sign of Yahweh's acceptance (verse 4), or of the "sign" appointed for Cain (verse 15); or what we are to think of the introduction in the midst of the narrative, ...
No indication as regards the nature of this sign is given us. The only event of the subsequent life of Cain spoken of in the Bible is the founding of a city, called Henoch after a son of that name. A good many authors find that this tradition, which makes of Cain the first city ...
Cain had to till the hard clay ground all day long in order to make the desert floor suitable for growing fruits and vegetables while his younger brother Abel had the kick back job of managing the sheep without ever really getting his hands dirty. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn...
1. He worshiped in self-will 2. He was angry with God 3. He refused to bring a sin offering 4. He murdered his brother 5. He lied to God 6. He became a vagabond 7. Nevertheless, He was the object of the divine care What the Bible Says About Abel ...
Not as Cain, who belonged to the wicked one and slew his brother. And why did he kill him? Because his own works were evil, and those of his brother were righteous. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Not like Cain who was from The Evil One and murdered his brother; and why did he murd...
Berean Study BibleIf Cain is avenged sevenfoldThe phrase begins with a reference to Cain, the firstborn son of Adam and Eve, who committed the first murder by killing his brother Abel. The Hebrew word for "avenged" is "naqam," which implies a form of divine retribution or justice. In ...
4:18 Or the ancestor of, and so throughout the verse. 4:25 Seth probably means “granted”; the name may also mean “appointed.” 5:1 Or man; Hebrew reads adam; similarly in 5:2. 5:6 Or the ancestor of; also in 5:9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 25. 5:7 Or the birth of this anc...
This land is referred to in the Bible as Edom whose most ancient name is Seir. The name Seir is derived from the word meaning shaggy or hairy in both Hebrew and Arabic. In Arabic, Seir was known as ‘sh3ara’ or scrubland. Seir means scrubland. This Seir was even more anciently know...
These early chapters are the template for the subsequent events detailing God's relational advancement with fallen humankind. Every chronicle will echo these beginning accounts and reveal applicable facets drawn from the episodes in the first chapters of the Bible. ...
Kids will have fun making this super cuteCain and Abel craftfor aSunday School Lessonon the story of Cain and Abel in the Bible from Genesis 4:1–16. This super cute Old Testament Bible Craft for Kids is perfectcain and abel craft ideastoddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade...