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NASB | Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which it was testified of him that he was righteous (upright, in right standing with God), and God testified by accepting his gifts. And though he died, yet through [this act of] faith he still speaks. [Gen 4:3-10] |
Subject: Abel's sacrifice better than Cain's? |
Bible Note: The idea that the problem with Cain's offering not being a blood offering is interesting, but not supported by the text. In fact, the Genesis account states, "And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering; but for Cain and for his offering He had no regard"(Gen 4:4-5). It appears that the emphasis is not upon the offering, but on the person. |