OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 6

Genesis 4:6

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The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why has the expression of your face fallen?

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Genesis 4:6 in context

Genesis 4:3–9

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As time passed, Cain brought an offering to the LORD from the fruit of the ground.

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Abel also brought some of the firstborn of his flock and of its fat. The LORD respected Abel and his offering,

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but he didn’t respect Cain and his offering. Cain was very angry, and the expression on his face fell.

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The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why has the expression of your face fallen?

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If you do well, won’t it 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.”

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Cain said to Abel, his brother, “Let’s go into the field.” While they were in the field, Cain rose up against Abel, his brother, and killed him.

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The LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel, your brother?”

He said, “I don’t know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”

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