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Genesis 4

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Genesis 4:1 [1] The name Adam is the Hebrew word for "man," so when the word is used with the article ("the") as it is here, it can be inferred that the writer (Moses) is referring to Adam as "the man."
Genesis 4:1 [1] The name Adam is the Hebrew word for "man," so when the word is used with the article ("the") as it is here, it can be inferred that the writer (Moses) is referring to Adam as "the man."
Genesis 4:4 [2] That is, the fat that covered the entrails of the animals. Later, in the Mosaic Law, the Israelites were forbidden to eat this fat (LEV 7:23), which was reserved as an offering to God, especially for sin (LEV 4:8, 26, 35; 9:10; 16:25).
Genesis 4:4 [2] That is, the fat that covered the entrails of the animals. Later, in the Mosaic Law, the Israelites were forbidden to eat this fat (LEV 7:23), which was reserved as an offering to God, especially for sin (LEV 4:8, 26, 35; 9:10; 16:25).
Genesis 4:5 [3] Lit his countenance fell.
Genesis 4:5 [3] Lit his countenance fell.
Genesis 4:8 [4] Lit rose up against.
Genesis 4:8 [4] Lit rose up against.
Genesis 4:15 [5] Some ancient versions read, "Not so!"
Genesis 4:15 [5] Some ancient versions read, "Not so!"
Genesis 4:15 [6] Many commentators believe this sign not to have been like a brand on the forehead, but something awesome about Cain's appearance that made people dread and avoid him. In the Talmud, the rabbis suggested several possibilities, including leprosy, boils, or a horn that grew out of Cain. But it was also suggested that Cain was given a pet dog to serve as a protective sign.
Genesis 4:15 [6] Many commentators believe this sign not to have been like a brand on the forehead, but something awesome about Cain's appearance that made people dread and avoid him. In the Talmud, the rabbis suggested several possibilities, including leprosy, boils, or a horn that grew out of Cain. But it was also suggested that Cain was given a pet dog to serve as a protective sign.
Genesis 4:17 [7] The simplest explanation for the origin of Cain's wife is that she was one of his sisters, whom Scripture does not mention specifically, but implies ( 5:4). It is also possible that she was a niece or more distant relative descended from the original family, but in any case it is evident that the unrecorded children of Adam and Eve married each other. This was possible because the human gene pool was at its purest with Adam and Eve, so at some point their children could begin families of their own.
Genesis 4:17 [7] The simplest explanation for the origin of Cain's wife is that she was one of his sisters, whom Scripture does not mention specifically, but implies ( 5:4). It is also possible that she was a niece or more distant relative descended from the original family, but in any case it is evident that the unrecorded children of Adam and Eve married each other. This was possible because the human gene pool was at its purest with Adam and Eve, so at some point their children could begin families of their own.
Genesis 4:24 [8] Lamech arrogantly declares to his wives that if someone kills him, he will be entitled to far greater vengeance since he merely retaliated for harm suffered, while Cain's murder of Abel was by comparison unprovoked.
Genesis 4:24 [8] Lamech arrogantly declares to his wives that if someone kills him, he will be entitled to far greater vengeance since he merely retaliated for harm suffered, while Cain's murder of Abel was by comparison unprovoked.
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