Genesis 4:6

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Genesis 4:6

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

“Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen?

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why has the expression of your face fallen?

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Genesis 4

⁴ while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,

⁵ but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.

⁶ “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen?

⁷ If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.”

⁸ Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.

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