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Genesis 4:6

Cain
AngerEnvy and jealousyGod's love

4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.

8 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

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BSB
“Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen?
KJV
And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
WEB
The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why has the expression of your face fallen?
ASV
And Jehovah said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
DARBY
And Jehovah said to Cain, Why art thou angry, and why is thy countenance fallen?
BLB
And YHWH said to Cain, “Why has it burned to you, and why has your face fallen?
ÅB
Og Herren sa til Kain: Hvorfor er du vred, og hvorfor stirrer du ned for deg?
OTB
Herren spurte Kain: "Hvorfor er du sint? Hvorfor er ansiktet ditt nedslått?
B1930
Og Herren sa til Kain: Hvorfor er du vred, og hvorfor stirrer du ned for dig?

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 1:18

    Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

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  • Job 5:2

    For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.

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  • Luke 15:31–32

    And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.

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  • Jeremiah 2:31

    O generation, see ye the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? wherefore say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto thee?

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  • Matthew 20:15

    Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

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  • Micah 6:3–5

    O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me.

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