Genesis 4:3
“And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.”
Genesis 4:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And it came to pass after many days, that Cain offered, of the fruits of the earth, gifts to the Lord.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto Jehovah.
- DARBYDarby
- And in process of time it came to pass that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering to Jehovah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- As time passed, it happened that Cain brought an offering to Yahweh from the fruit of the ground.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And it cometh to pass at the end of days that Cain bringeth from the fruit of the ground a present to Jehovah;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In the course of time, Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord.
Context: Genesis 4
1And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.
2And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
3And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.
4And 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:
5But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
About Genesis 4: The Fall
This chapter lists the family tree of the first people created by God. It also tells the story of Cain and Abel, two brothers who had a fight and one killed the other.
Commentary
Genesis chapter 4 is the story of Cain and Abel, two brothers who offer sacrifices to God. Cain, the older brother, offers some of the fruits of the ground, while Abel offers the firstborn of his flock. God is pleased with Abel's offering, but not with Cain's. This angers Cain, and God warns him that sin is crouching at his door, ready to consume him. Cain then kills Abel in a fit of rage. God confronts Cain and asks him where Abel is. Cain lies and says he does not know. God then curses Cain and marks him so that no one will kill him. He also banishes him from the land. This chapter is an important part of the Bible as it shows the consequences of sin and how it can lead to destruction. It also shows how God is willing to forgive and protect those who repent and turn away from their sins. It is a reminder to us that we should always strive to do what is right and to seek God's forgiveness when we fail.