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Berean Standard Bible

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

Genesis 4:5

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Study note

Cain and Abel each bring an offering to the Lord, and God responds differently to the two. The brothers' story is the first account of worship, jealousy and violence in the Bible, and it shows how quickly sin grows after the fall.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But in Cain and his offering he had no pleasure. And Cain was angry and his face became sad.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas no miró propicio á Caín y á la ofrenda suya. Y ensañóse Caín en gran manera, y decayó su semblante.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pero no se agradó de Caín ni de su ofrenda. Por eso Caín se enojó muchísimo y andaba amargado.

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