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Genesis 4:8-14 The Descendants of Adam and Eve

8 Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.

9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?”
“I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

10 The Lord said, “What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground.

11 Now you are under a curse and driven from the ground, which opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand.

12 When you work the ground, it will no longer yield its crops for you. You will be a restless wanderer on the earth.”

13 Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is more than I can bear.

14 Today you are driving me from the land, and I will be hidden from your presence; I will be a restless wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.”

Cross References for Genesis 4:8-14

Ecclesiastes 4:10 - If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to hel... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:10 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:10

Genesis 4:25 - Adam lay with his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, “God has ... Click to read the verse Genesis 4:25 Click to read the verse Genesis 4:25

Luke 11:51 - from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanc... Click to read the verse Luke 11:51 Click to read the verse Luke 11:51

Hebrews 11:4 - By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:4

Hebrews 12:24 - to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word t... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:24 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:24

Luke 22:48 - but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” Click to read the verse Luke 22:48 Click to read the verse Luke 22:48

1 John 3:12-15 - Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murd... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:12-15 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:12-15

Micah 7:6 - For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises up against her mother, a daughter-in-law again... Click to read the verse Micah 7:6 Click to read the verse Micah 7:6

Psalms 55:21 - His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, ... Click to read the verse Psalms 55:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 55:21

Psalms 24:3-6 - Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Click to read the verse Psalms 24:3-6 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:3-6

Matthew 23:35 - And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood o... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:35

Nehemiah 6:2 - Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages o... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:2 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:2

Job 11:15 - then you will lift up your face without shame; you will stand firm and without fear. Click to read the verse Job 11:15 Click to read the verse Job 11:15

2 Samuel 3:27 - Now when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the gateway, as though to speak wit... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:27 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:27

Psalms 36:3 - The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and to do good. Click to read the verse Psalms 36:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 36:3

2 Samuel 14:6 - I your servant had two sons. They got into a fight with each other in the field, and no one was... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 14:6 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 14:6

Psalms 139:19 - If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men! Click to read the verse Psalms 139:19 Click to read the verse Psalms 139:19

2 Samuel 13:26-28 - Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon come with us.” The king asked him, “Why... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:26-28 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:26-28

Proverbs 26:24-26 - A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:24-26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:24-26

Jude 1:11 - Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:11 Click to read the verse Jude 1:11

2 Samuel 20:9-10 - Joab said to Amasa, “How are you, my brother?” Then Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:9-10 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:9-10

Ecclesiastes 7:9 - Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:9

Ephesians 4:31 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31

Numbers 35:20 - If anyone with malice aforethought shoves another or throws something at him intentionally so t... Click to read the verse Numbers 35:20 Click to read the verse Numbers 35:20

2 Samuel 20:10 - Amasa was not on his guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab plunged it into his bell... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:10 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:10

2 Chronicles 21:4 - Jehoram King of Judah When Jehoram established himself firmly over his father’s kingdom, he put... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 21:4 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 21:4

Proverbs 25:26 - Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:26

1 Kings 11:29 - About that time Jeroboam was going out of Jerusalem, and Ahijah the prophet of Shiloh met him o... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:29 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 11:29

Proverbs 26:26 - His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:26

Romans 5:14 - Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did... Click to read the verse Romans 5:14 Click to read the verse Romans 5:14