Genesis 4:2 cpdv — And again she gave birth to his brother Abel. But Abel was a pastor of sheep, and Cain was a farmer.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And again she gave birth to his brother Abel. But Abel was a pastor of sheep, and Cain was a farmer. "

— Genesis 4:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 4 — Context

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Truly, Adam knew his wife Eve, who conceived and gave birth to Cain, saying, “I have obtained a man through God.”

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And again she gave birth to his brother Abel. But Abel was a pastor of sheep, and Cain was a farmer.

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Then it happened, after many days, that Cain offered gifts to the Lord, from the fruits of the earth.

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Abel likewise offered from the firstborn of his flock, and from their fat. And the Lord looked with favor on Abel and his gifts.

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Yet in truth, he did not look with favor on Cain and his gifts. And Cain was vehemently angry, and his countenance fell.

Genesis 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 4:2 say?
Genesis 4:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And again she gave birth to his brother Abel. But Abel was a pastor of sheep, and Cain was a farmer. ”
Where is Genesis 4:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 4:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 4, verse 2.
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 4:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 4:2 in?
Genesis 4:2 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 4:2?
Genesis 4:2 reads (CPDV): “And again she gave birth to his brother Abel. But Abel was a pastor of sheep, and Cain was a farmer. ” 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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