Genesis 4:5
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But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Genesis 4:5
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
but for Cain and for his offering He had no regard. So Cain became very angry and his countenance fell.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
but unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But in Cain and his offering he had no pleasure. And Cain was angry and his face became sad.
- Basic English Bible
and upon Cain, and on his offering, he did not look. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.
- Darby Bible
But to Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
- Webster's Bible
but he didn't respect Cain and his offering. Cain was very angry, and the expression on his face fell.
- World English Bible
and unto Cain and unto his present He hath not looked; and it is very displeasing to Cain, and his countenance is fallen.
- Youngs Literal Bible
but unto Cain and to his offering He had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Genesis 4:5
4:5 And Cain was wroth, and his countenance fell - Not so much out of grief as malice and rage. His sullen churlish countenance, and down - look, betrayed his passionate resentment.
André's comment on 2012-10-29 06:01:43:
@ Aggie,
1 John 3:12 states ‘’Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.’’ This simply mean Cain’s heart was basically wicked and the problem with his sacrifice was just an expression of his wicked heart.
And you and I know that God looks at the heart, and makes no exception of person ( Deuteronomy 10 :17, Acts 10 :34-35).
God bless you.
Aggie's comment on 2012-10-28 22:38:47:
Why no explanation as to why his offering was not pleasing? It would have more sense to elaborate on why. I am not seeking man's reasoning as to why, so don't bother hypothesizing.
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