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NASB Genesis 4:3 So it came about in the course of time that Cain brought an offering to the LORD of the fruit of the ground.
AMPLIFIED 2015 Genesis 4:3 And in the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ground.
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Bible Question:  Why was Cain's offering unacceptable to God (Gen 4)? I know of the reference in Heb 11:4, where the writer says that it was not offered in faith, but how does he know that?

Bible Answer:  Greetings jip and welcome to the forum, Cain's sacrifice was not acceptable because he came to God his way instead of coming God's way.
The word offering here means minchaah
min-khaw is from an unused root meaning to apportion, that is, bestow; a donation; euphemistically tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary): gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice (Strongs 4503).
We know that God requires a blood sacrifice which Cain did not give. It is possible this is why the offering was unacceptable.
It is also debated that He did not accept it because Cain may have been somewhat careless or indifferent. We must always go to God with the right attitude. prayon

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