Genesis 4:5 — Bible Verse (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 (KJV), 1611

Genesis 4:5 in 7 Bible Translations

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Genesis 4:5 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“but he didn’t respect Cain and his offering. Cain was very angry, and the expression on his face fell.”

Genesis 4:5 — World English Bible

Genesis 4:5 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Genesis 4:5 — American Standard Version

Genesis 4:5 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Genesis 4:5 — Young's Literal Translation

Genesis 4:5 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“and upon Cain, and on his offering, he did not look. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell. ”

Genesis 4:5 — Darby Translation

Genesis 4:5 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“But vnto Kain and to his offering he had no regarde: wherefore Kain was exceeding wroth, and his countenance fell downe.”

Genesis 4:5 — Geneva Bible

Genesis 4:5 LS — The Living Sword (2024)

“But for Cain and for his offering he did not regard them. And Cain burned greatly with anger, and his face fell.”

Genesis 4:5 — The Living Sword

Genesis 4:5 in Context — Genesis 4

3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord.

4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

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

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

7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.

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What Does Genesis 4:5 Mean?

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