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Who or what is Cain?
The first son of Adam and Eve, a worker of the ground who became angry and murdered his brother Abel.
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Cain
The first son of Adam and Eve, a worker of the ground who became angry and murdered his brother Abel.
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Cain
The first son of Adam and Eve, a worker of the ground who became angry and murdered his brother Abel.
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1 John 3:12
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Genesis 4:1
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Hebrews 11:4
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Jude 1:11
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PersonBrother of Abel
Abel
The second son of Adam and Eve, a keeper of sheep whose offering was accepted by God and who was killed by his brother Cain.
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PersonSon of Adam
Adam
The first man, created by God from the dust of the ground and placed in the Garden of Eden.
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PersonSon of Eve
Eve
The first woman, created by God from Adam's side as his wife and described as the mother of all living.
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PersonBrother of Cain
Seth
A son of Adam and Eve born after Abel's death, through whose line the Genesis genealogy continues.
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PlaceSettled in
Land of Nod
The region east of Eden where Cain settled after murdering Abel.
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EventCain kills Abel
Cain Kills Abel
Cain murdered his brother Abel after becoming angry when God regarded Abel and his offering.
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ThemeAnger
Anger
A powerful response to offense or frustration that can lead to destructive action when it rules human behavior.
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ThemeJudgment
Judgment
God judges sin while remaining perfectly righteous.
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ThemeSin
Sin
Human rebellion against God entered the world through Adam and Eve.
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Abel
The second son of Adam and Eve, a keeper of sheep whose offering was accepted by God and who was killed by his brother Cain.
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Adam
The first man, created by God from the dust of the ground and placed in the Garden of Eden.
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Eve
The first woman, created by God from Adam's side as his wife and described as the mother of all living.
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Seth
A son of Adam and Eve born after Abel's death, through whose line the Genesis genealogy continues.
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