Genesis 4:3-5
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In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of u the fruit of the ground,
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and Abel also brought of v the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord w had regard for Abel and his offering,
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but x for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell.
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Cross References
Leviticus 2:12
As an offering of firstfruits you may bring them to the Lord, but they shall not be offered on the altar for a pleasing aroma.
Numbers 18:12
All the best of the oil and all the best of the wine and of the grain, the firstfruits of what they give to the Lord, I give to you.
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Cross References
Exodus 13:12
You shall set apart to the Lord all that first opens the womb. All the firstborn of your animals that are males shall be the Lord 's.
Numbers 18:17
But the firstborn of a cow, or the firstborn of a sheep, or the firstborn of a goat, you shall not redeem; they are holy. You shall sprinkle their blood on the altar and shall burn their fat as a food offering, with a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
Proverbs 3:9
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.
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Cross References
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks.
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Cross References
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
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