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: | 8 |
Translations | |||
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Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
English | kjv | King James Version | 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. |
English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | And Cain said to his brother, Let us go into the field: and when they were in the field, Cain made an attack on his brother Abel and put him to death. |
English | web | World English Bible | Cain said to Abel, his brother, “Let’s go into the field.” While they were in the field, Cain rose up against Abel, his brother, and killed him. |
English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | Cain said to Abel, his brother, “Let’s go into the field.” While they were in the field, Cain rose up against Abel, his brother, and killed him. |
Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | Dixitque Cain ad Abel fratrem suum : Egrediamur foras. Cumque essent in agro, consurrexit Cain adversus fratrem suum Abel, et interfecit eum. |
Explanations | |
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Age Group | Explanation |
5 | Now Cain said to his brother Abel, 'Let's go out to the field.' While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. |
10 | This is where Cain invites Abel to go out to the field with him and then kills him. |
15 | This verse shows the tragic consequences of Cain's anger and his failure to rule over sin. |
20 | This verse emphasizes the importance of self-control and the seriousness of giving in to anger and violence. |