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Cain
Worker of the ground
The first son of Adam and Eve, a worker of the ground who became angry and murdered his brother Abel.
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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 Kills Abel
Cain murdered his brother Abel after becoming angry when God regarded Abel and his offering.
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AngerJudgmentSin
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- Adam and Eve
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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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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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