Devine Scripture

Genesis 4:5

Genesis chapter 4 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.4And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And Jehovah had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

v.5This passage

v.6And Jehovah said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 20:15

    Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? or is thine eye evil, because I am good?

  • Genesis 31:5

    and said unto them, I see your father’s countenance, that it is not toward me as beforetime; but the God of my father hath been with me.

  • Job 5:2

    For vexation killeth the foolish man, And jealousy slayeth the silly one.

  • Numbers 16:15

    And Moses was very wroth, and said unto Jehovah, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.

  • Luke 15:28

    But he was angry, and would not go in: and his father came out, and entreated him.

  • Isaiah 3:10

    Say ye of the righteous, that it shall be well with him; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.