Genesis 4:5
“But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.”
Genesis 4:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But to Cain and his offerings he had no respect: and Cain was exceedingly angry, and his countenance fell.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- but unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
- DARBYDarby
- and upon Cain, and on his offering, he did not look. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- but he didn't respect Cain and his offering. Cain was very angry, and the expression on his face fell.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and unto Cain and unto his present He hath not looked; and it is very displeasing to Cain, and his countenance is fallen.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- but He did not have respect for Cain and his offering. This made Cain very angry, and his countenance fell.
Context: Genesis 4
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.
6And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
7If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.
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.