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NASB | Genesis 4:5 but for Cain and for his offering He had no regard. So Cain became very angry and his countenance fell. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 4:5 but for Cain and his offering He had no respect. So Cain became extremely angry (indignant), and he looked annoyed and hostile. |
Subject: God's Regard for Cain's Offering? |
Bible Note: At the time of Cain and Abel the sacrificial system had not been made as the covenant given to Moses I believe, had not been given. Through the study of the whole counsel of God, it is assumed that was the way to come to God. Your right an animal does not save us. What saves us is belief in Christ. I don't know how to explain it any better. I know that we are to obey God. If we believe in Him we will obey him. Somehow this sacrifice had to be blood. We see this in the Mosiac covenant as a sin sacrifice. This was before that. So it is assumed. Hebrews explains a lot about this system and how it pointed to Christ and His better covenant. As you can see from the verse about Cain being evil, that is why I am saying he did not obey and trust God. I have to look at all the bible to rightly divide it. Not that I fully understand it all but this is what I have learned so far. A study of both covenants would help you understanding it better. I am still studying it, don't know it all. Blessings, Val |