Genesis 4:11 akjv — And now are you cursed from the earth, which has opened her mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand;

American King James Version

"And now are you cursed from the earth, which has opened her mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand; "

— Genesis 4:11, American King James Version

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Genesis 4 — Context

8

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. ¶

9

And the LORD said to Cain, Where is Abel your brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?

10

And he said, What have you done? the voice of your brother’s blood cries to me from the ground.

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And now are you cursed from the earth, which has opened her mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand;

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When you till the ground, it shall not from now on yield to you her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shall you be in the earth.

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And Cain said to the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.

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Behold, you have driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from your face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that finds me shall slay me.

Genesis 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 4:11 say?
Genesis 4:11 in the American King James Version reads: “And now are you cursed from the earth, which has opened her mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand; ”
Where is Genesis 4:11 in the Bible?
Genesis 4:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 4, verse 11.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 4:11.
What translation should I read Genesis 4:11 in?
Genesis 4:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 4:11?
Genesis 4:11 reads (AKJV): “And now are you cursed from the earth, which has opened her mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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