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Genesis - Chapter 4

The story of Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel


1️⃣ The First Family Grows

After leaving the Garden, Adam and Eve started a new life.
Eve gave birth to Cain, saying,

“With the help of the Lord, I’ve created a man.”

Later, she had another son named Abel.

Abel became a shepherd, caring for sheep and animals.
Cain worked the soil, growing crops and vegetables.

2️⃣ The Offerings

One day, both brothers brought offerings to God:

  • Cain brought some of his harvest.

  • Abel brought the best parts of his firstborn sheep.

God was pleased with Abel’s offering, but not with Cain’s.
This made Cain very angry and jealous.

God said to him,

“Why are you angry? If you do what’s right, you’ll be accepted.
But if you don’t, sin is waiting at your door — it wants to control you, but you must master it.”

3️⃣ The First Murder

Later, while they were out in the field, Cain attacked Abel and killed him.

Then God asked,

“Where is your brother Abel?”

Cain replied,

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

God said,

“What have you done? Your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground!”

So God told Cain,

“You are cursed from the ground that drank your brother’s blood.
When you work the soil, it will no longer yield crops easily.
You will be a restless wanderer on the earth.”

4️⃣ Cain’s Fear and Mark

Cain said,

“My punishment is more than I can handle! Anyone who finds me will try to kill me.”

But God replied,

“No — if anyone kills Cain, they will suffer seven times worse.”

Then God placed a mark on Cain to protect him.
Cain left and settled in a land called Nod, east of Eden.

5️⃣ Cain’s Family and Civilization

Cain later had a wife and a son named Enoch.
He built a city and named it after his son.

His descendants became the founders of early civilization:

  • Jabal: lived in tents and raised livestock.

  • Jubal: the first to play musical instruments like the harp and flute.

  • Tubal-Cain: the first metalworker, making tools from bronze and iron.

6️⃣ The Next Chapter of Hope

Adam and Eve later had another son named Seth, saying,

“God has given me another child to replace Abel.”

Seth had a son named Enosh, and during this time, people began to call on the name of the Lord — meaning they started worshiping God again.

✅ Summary in Today’s Terms

  • Cain and Abel teach us about heart attitude vs. outward action — God cares more about sincerity than appearance.

  • Jealousy and anger can grow into destruction if not controlled.

  • Even after punishment, God still showed mercy by protecting Cain.

  • Humanity began developing cities, music, and tools — the start of civilization.

  • Despite sin, hope remained through Seth’s family line, keeping the connection to God alive.

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