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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: Why was God unhappy with Cains offering? |
Bible Note: Hi WOS: I realize that in Genesis we are not clear on the instruction that Cain and Abel had from the Lord or their parents. However, we must remember that by Adam's sin all were made sinners (Rom 5:12) As sinners there is nothing which we or they can offer to God which will be acceptable. That is why we need a Savior. I do not believe that God showed favoritism, but rather accepted the excellent sacrifice the offering of an innocent lamb. In Abel's sacrifice we see the truth of subsitution, the lamb died and in doing so aquire Abel's acceptance with God. Their acceptance with God was directly related to the sacrifice. Christ is the fulfilment of these Old Testament types. He is the one who knew no sin, but was made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him. Today the person who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ is covered with his righteousness and as such we are accepted by God in him. In light of Eternity we will never have anything of our own to offer God, We can only plead the precious blood of Christ the Lamb of God. We must remember that the Lord gave Cain opportunity to offer a sin offering, but he refused and allowed himself to be taken over by anger and eventually became the first murderer. I have to stop for now since I am on a time controlled computer. May God bless you Robert |