Genesis 4:6 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Genesis 4:6 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Genesis 4:6 in 7 Bible Translations

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Genesis 4:6 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Genesis 4:6 — World English Bible

Genesis 4:6 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Genesis 4:6 — American Standard Version

Genesis 4:6 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And Jehovah saith unto Cain, `Why hast thou displeasure? and why hath thy countenance fallen?”

Genesis 4:6 — Young's Literal Translation

Genesis 4:6 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And Jehovah said to Cain, Why art thou angry, and why is thy countenance fallen? ”

Genesis 4:6 — Darby Translation

Genesis 4:6 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Then ye Lord said vnto Kain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance cast downe?”

Genesis 4:6 — Geneva Bible

Genesis 4:6 LS — The Living Sword (2024)

“And God said to Cain, "Why have you burned with anger, and why has your face fallen?”

Genesis 4:6 — The Living Sword

Genesis 4:6 in Context — Genesis 4

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.

8 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

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What Does Genesis 4:6 Mean?

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