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: | 9 |
Translations | |||
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Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
English | kjv | King James Version | And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper? |
English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | And the Lord said to Cain, Where is your brother Abel? And he said, I have no idea: am I my brother's keeper? |
English | web | World English Bible | Yahweh said to Cain, “Where is Abel, your brother?” He said, “I don’t know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” |
English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | The LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel, your brother?” He said, “I don’t know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” |
Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | Et ait Dominus ad Cain : Ubi est Abel frater tuus ? Qui respondit : Nescio : num custos fratris mei sum ego ? |
Explanations | |
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Age Group | Explanation |
5 | Then the Lord said to Cain, 'Where is your brother Abel?' 'I don't know,' he replied. 'Am I my brother's keeper?' |
10 | This is where the Lord asks Cain where his brother Abel is and Cain responds by saying he doesn't know and asking if he is his brother's keeper. |
15 | This verse shows Cain's attempt to avoid responsibility for his actions and his lack of concern for his brother. |
20 | This verse emphasizes the importance of responsibility and the value of caring for others. |