Genesis | |
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Testament: | Old |
Description: | Genesis is the first book of the Bible and describes the creation of the world, the fall of humanity, and the early history of humanity, including the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It outlines God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, setting the foundation for the rest of the biblical narrative. |
Chapter: | 4 |
Verse: | 11 |
Translations | |||
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Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
English | kjv | King James Version | And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother’s blood from thy hand; |
English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | And now you are cursed from the earth, whose mouth is open to take your brother's blood from your hand; |
English | web | World English Bible | Now you are cursed because of the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand. |
English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | Now you are cursed because of the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand. |
Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | Nunc igitur maledictus eris super terram, quæ aperuit os suum, et suscepit sanguinem fratris tui de manu tua. |
Explanations | |
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Age Group | Explanation |
5 | Now you are under a curse and driven from the ground, which opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand. |
10 | This is where the Lord curses Cain and says he is driven from the ground because of his sin. |
15 | This verse shows the consequences of Cain's sin and his separation from God and others. |
20 | This verse emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the importance of obedience to God. |