Genesis 4:5-8
King James Version
5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
6 And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
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.
8 And 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.
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Genesis 4:5-8
English Standard Version
5 but (A)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 (B)If you do well, will you not be accepted?[a] And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. (C)Its desire is for[b] you, and you must rule over it.”
8 Cain spoke to Abel his brother.[c] And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and (D)killed him.
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- Genesis 4:7 Hebrew will there not be a lifting up [of your face]?
- Genesis 4:7 Or to, or toward, or against (see 3:16)
- Genesis 4:8 Hebrew; Samaritan, Septuagint, Syriac, Vulgate add Let us go out to the field
Genesis 4:5-8
Christian Standard Bible
5 but he did not have regard for Cain and his offering. Cain was furious, and he looked despondent.
6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you furious?(A) And why do you look despondent? 7 If you do what is right, won’t you be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.”(B)
8 Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.”[a] And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.(C)
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- 4:8 Sam, LXX, Syr, Vg; MT omits “Let’s go out to the field.”
Genesis 4:5-8
New American Standard Bible 1995
5 but (A)for Cain and for his offering He had no regard. So (B)Cain became very angry and his countenance fell. 6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “(C)Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? 7 (D)If you do well, [a]will not your countenance be lifted up? (E)And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, (F)but you must master it.” 8 Cain [b]told Abel his brother. And it came about when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and (G)killed him.
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- Genesis 4:7 Or surely you will be accepted
- Genesis 4:8 Lit said to
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