Genesis 4:7
“If 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.”
Genesis 4:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- If 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- If thou do well, shalt thou not receive? but if ill, shall not sin forthwith be present at the door? but the lust thereof shall be under thee, and thou shalt have dominion over it.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- If thou doest well, shall it not be lifted up? and if thou doest not well, sin coucheth at the door: and unto thee shall be its desire, but do thou rule over it.
- DARBYDarby
- If thou doest well, will not thy countenance look up with confidence? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door; and unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- If you do well, will it not be lifted up? If you don't do well, sin crouches at the door. Its desire is for you, but you are to rule over it.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Is there not, if thou dost well, acceptance? and if thou dost not well, at the opening a sin-offering is crouching, and unto thee its desire, and thou rulest over it.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- If you do well, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.”
Context: Genesis 4
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.
8And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
9And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?
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.