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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: Just a quick note in agreement (apart from the last sentence) with your statement. Take note of the start of Genesis 4, verse 4 and you will see that Abel brought two (2) offerings to The Lord. He brought an offering of the fruit of the ground, just as Cain did, but he "also brought of the firstlings of his flock". There was nothing wrong with offering "of the fruit of the ground", the problem was Cains ommission of sacrifice which was necessary for atonement. 4:3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. 4:4 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: |