Genesis 4:7 kjva — If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him."

— Genesis 4:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 4 — Context

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

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

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And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

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If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.

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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.

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And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?

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And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto me from the ground.

Genesis 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 4:7 say?
Genesis 4:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.”
Where is Genesis 4:7 in the Bible?
Genesis 4:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read Genesis 4:7 in?
Genesis 4:7 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 4:7?
Genesis 4:7 reads (KJVA): “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.” 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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