Translations
Original
Notes
What have you done?: This is more an expression of horror and blame than a question seeking answers (see 3:13).
Abel’s blood acts as a legal witness that accuses Cain of a crime.
from the ground: See study note on 4:11–12.
Events
- Cain kills Abelc. 3875 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Banish, Banishment Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Bloodguilt Cain (Person) Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) City Earth Eve Genesis, Book of Lamech Land Marriage, Marriage Customs Mesopotamia Patriarchs, Period of the Woman
Topics
Abel: Son of Adam--History of Burial: Probable Origin of Cain: Son of Adam: Jealousy and Crime of Escape: None, from the Judgments of God Homicide: Felonious, or Murder Murder: Cries for Vengeance Murder: Represented As a Sin Crying to Heaven My Brother's Keeper Sin: Fruits of Sin: Known to God Taking a Life Types of Christ: Abel Types of the Saviour: Abel Will: The Mental Faculty: Freedom of, Recognized by God