Genesis 4:5

KJV

But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

— Genesis 4:5, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Genesis Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. Cain and Abel both offer sacrifices; God accepts Abel's but rejects Cain's, leading Cain to murder his brother. God marks Cain and sends him east of Eden, where he founds a city; the chapter ends with the birth of Seth …

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Other Translations

ASV

but unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

YLT

and unto Cain and unto his present He hath not looked; and it is very displeasing to Cain, and his countenance is fallen.

BBE

But in Cain and his offering he had no pleasure. And Cain was angry and his face became sad.

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