Genesis 4:3-7

Cain and Abel

3 In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of u the fruit of the ground, 4 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, 5 but x for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. 6 The Lord said to Cain, "Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? 7 y If you do well, will you not be accepted? 1 And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. z Its desire is for 2 you, but you must rule over it."

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cross References
    Proverbs 21:27
    The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
  5. Cross References
    Ecclesiastes 8:12 - 13
    Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, yet I know that it will be well with those who fear God, because they fear before him.
    Isaiah 3:10 - 11
    Tell the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their deeds.
    Romans 2:6 - 11
    He will render to each one according to his works:
  6. Cross References
    Genesis 3:16
    To the woman he said, "I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.
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