4:1 Now Adam slept with his wife, Eve, and she became pregnant. When the time came, she gave birth to Cain, and she said, 'With the LORD's help, I have brought forth a man!'
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 1 , Now Adam slept with his wife, Eve, and she became pregnant. When the time came, she gave birth to Cain, and she said, 'With the LORD's help, I have brought forth a man!'
4:2 Later she gave birth to a second son and named him Abel. When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain was a farmer.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 2 , Later she gave birth to a second son and named him Abel. When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain was a farmer.
4:3 At harvesttime Cain brought to the LORD a gift of his farm produce,
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 3 , At harvesttime Cain brought to the LORD a gift of his farm produce,
4:4 while Abel brought several choice lambs from the best of his flock. The LORD accepted Abel and his offering,
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 4 , while Abel brought several choice lambs from the best of his flock. The LORD accepted Abel and his offering,
4:5 but he did not accept Cain and his offering. This made Cain very angry and dejected.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 5 , but he did not accept Cain and his offering. This made Cain very angry and dejected.
4:6 'Why are you so angry?' the LORD asked him. 'Why do you look so dejected?
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 6 , 'Why are you so angry?' the LORD asked him. 'Why do you look so dejected?
4:7 You will be accepted if you respond in the right way. But if you refuse to respond correctly, then watch out! Sin is waiting to attack and destroy you, and you must subdue it.'
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 7 , You will be accepted if you respond in the right way. But if you refuse to respond correctly, then watch out! Sin is waiting to attack and destroy you, and you must subdue it.'
4:8 Later Cain suggested to his brother, Abel, 'Let's go out into the fields.' And while they were there, Cain attacked and killed his brother.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 8 , Later Cain suggested to his brother, Abel, 'Let's go out into the fields.' And while they were there, Cain attacked and killed his brother.
4:9 Afterward the LORD asked Cain, 'Where is your brother? Where is Abel?' 'I don't know!' Cain retorted. 'Am I supposed to keep track of him wherever he goes?'
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 9 , Afterward the LORD asked Cain, 'Where is your brother? Where is Abel?' 'I don't know!' Cain retorted. 'Am I supposed to keep track of him wherever he goes?'
4:10 But the LORD said, 'What have you done? Listen--your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground!
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 10 , But the LORD said, 'What have you done? Listen--your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground!
4:11 You are hereby banished from the ground you have defiled with your brother's blood.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 11 , You are hereby banished from the ground you have defiled with your brother's blood.
4:12 No longer will it yield abundant crops for you, no matter how hard you work! From now on you will be a homeless fugitive on the earth, constantly wandering from place to place.'
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 12 , No longer will it yield abundant crops for you, no matter how hard you work! From now on you will be a homeless fugitive on the earth, constantly wandering from place to place.'
4:13 Cain replied to the LORD, 'My punishment is too great for me to bear!
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 13 , Cain replied to the LORD, 'My punishment is too great for me to bear!
4:14 You have banished me from my land and from your presence; you have made me a wandering fugitive. All who see me will try to kill me!'
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 14 , You have banished me from my land and from your presence; you have made me a wandering fugitive. All who see me will try to kill me!'
4:15 The LORD replied, 'They will not kill you, for I will give seven times your punishment to anyone who does.' Then the LORD put a mark on Cain to warn anyone who might try to kill him.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 15 , The LORD replied, 'They will not kill you, for I will give seven times your punishment to anyone who does.' Then the LORD put a mark on Cain to warn anyone who might try to kill him.
4:16 So Cain left the LORD's presence and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 16 , So Cain left the LORD's presence and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden.
4:17 Then Cain's wife became pregnant and gave birth to a son, and they named him Enoch. When Cain founded a city, he named it Enoch after his son.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 17 , Then Cain's wife became pregnant and gave birth to a son, and they named him Enoch. When Cain founded a city, he named it Enoch after his son.
4:18 Enoch was the father of Irad. Irad was the father of Mehujael. Mehujael was the father of Methushael. Methushael was the father of Lamech.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 18 , Enoch was the father of Irad. Irad was the father of Mehujael. Mehujael was the father of Methushael. Methushael was the father of Lamech.
4:19 Lamech married two women--Adah and Zillah.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 19 , Lamech married two women--Adah and Zillah.
4:20 Adah gave birth to a baby named Jabal. He became the first of the herdsmen who live in tents.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 20 , Adah gave birth to a baby named Jabal. He became the first of the herdsmen who live in tents.
4:21 His brother's name was Jubal, the first musician--the inventor of the harp and flute.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 21 , His brother's name was Jubal, the first musician--the inventor of the harp and flute.
4:22 To Lamech's other wife, Zillah, was born Tubal-cain. He was the first to work with metal, forging instruments of bronze and iron. Tubal-cain had a sister named Naamah.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 22 , To Lamech's other wife, Zillah, was born Tubal-cain. He was the first to work with metal, forging instruments of bronze and iron. Tubal-cain had a sister named Naamah.
4:23 One day Lamech said to Adah and Zillah, 'Listen to me, my wives. I have killed a youth who attacked and wounded me.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 23 , One day Lamech said to Adah and Zillah, 'Listen to me, my wives. I have killed a youth who attacked and wounded me.
4:24 If anyone who kills Cain is to be punished seven times, anyone who takes revenge against me will be punished seventy-seven times!'
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 24 , If anyone who kills Cain is to be punished seven times, anyone who takes revenge against me will be punished seventy-seven times!'
4:25 Adam slept with his wife again, and she gave birth to another son. She named him Seth, for she said, 'God has granted me another son in place of Abel, the one Cain killed.'
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 25 , Adam slept with his wife again, and she gave birth to another son. She named him Seth, for she said, 'God has granted me another son in place of Abel, the one Cain killed.'
4:26 When Seth grew up, he had a son and named him Enosh. It was during his lifetime that people first began to worship the LORD.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 4 , Verse 26 , When Seth grew up, he had a son and named him Enosh. It was during his lifetime that people first began to worship the LORD.
