Genesis 4:6 - Forerunner Commentary

Genesis 4:6

4 Abel also brought of ^athe firstborn of his flock and of ^btheir fat. And the Lord respected ^cAbel and his offering,

5 but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.

6 So the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen?

7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is¹ for you, but you should rule over it.”

8 Now Cain¹ 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 ^akilled him.

9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, ^a“I do not know. Am I ^bmy brother’s keeper?”

Verse Comparison: Genesis 4:6

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American Standard Version
And Jehovah said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

Amplified® Bible
And the Lord said to Cain, Why are you angry? And why do you look sad {and} depressed {and} dejected?

Contemporary English Version
The LORD said to Cain: What's wrong with you? Why do you have such an angry look on your face?

Darby English Version
And Jehovah said to Cain, Why art thou angry, and why is thy countenance fallen?

Good News Bible
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why that scowl on your face?

King James Version
And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen?

New International Version
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?

New King James Version
So the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen?

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why have you become angry? And why has your countenance fallen?

Revised Standard Version
The LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry, and why has your countenance fallen?

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah saith unto Cain, `Why hast thou displeasure? and why hath thy countenance fallen?

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