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From the Hebrew scriptures, in the 4th chapter of Genesis, we read that Cain, son of Adam, murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy and was cursed by God with a two-fold penalty: first, that he would be forever homeless, without roots or family or friends; the second was that any attempt to farm or harvest would prove mostly fruitless. However, God did give him a mark/sign/warning/omen that would both identify him and also serve as a warning to anyone who would contemplate killing him.
Post-destruction Jewish scholars speculated that the first curse entailed a physical deformity of one kind or another, and Armenian & Syrian Christians interpreted the curse as black skin. In later centuries American protestants (and some European protestants), especially the Baptist tradition, used this interpretation to justify segregation, exclusion from ministry, and other racist treatment against people of African descent. The Mormon religion (Latter Day Saints) also had institutional bans against people of African descent, and in 1978 changed its doctrine.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe punishment of Cain is found in Genesis 4:11-12.
12When you till the ground, it shall not from now on yield to you her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shall you be in the earth. 13 And Cain said to the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.
14 Behold, you have driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from your face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that finds me shall slay me. 15 And the LORD said to him, Therefore whoever slays Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark on Cain.
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∙ 12y agoIn The Bible (King James Authorized Version) Genesis chapter 4 Verses 10 to 13 the Lord was speaking to Cain 'And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. And now thou art cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand: When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth. And Cain said unto the Lord "My punishment is greater than I can bear".' The last sentence which is verse 13 makes it clear he was punished.
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∙ 14y agoGod cursed Cain's land, making him unable to grow any crops.
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∙ 10y ago1) He would no longer be in the presence of God
2) He'd have to live in fear
3) The earth would be less fertile
4) He'd have to wander in exile
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∙ 13y agoGod cursed, and punished Cain for killing his brother Abel.
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∙ 10y agoCain's sin was killing his brother, Abel. This was out of spite of his relationship with God.
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∙ 13y agoGod put a mark on Cains cheek.
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Every needs judgement. Son, like father . History repeats it self .
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What is the oldest sin against a brother referring to the Bible?
The oldest sin against a brother in the Bible refers to the story of Cain and Abel in the book of Genesis. Cain committing the sin of jealousy and anger killed his brother Abel out of spite. This act of fratricide is considered the first sin against a brother.
How did the lord attempt to deal with Cain and keep him from falling deeper in sin?
He gave him a mark and banished him to the land of ___ and said that whoever messed with Cain he would avenged sevenfold.
How is Cain a witness to the reality of original sin?
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What sin did ham commit?
Ham the son of Noah committed the sin of marrying a daughter or decendant of Cain who had a dark skin. Her name was Egyptus and their daughter, who's name was also Egyptus was the founder of the land of Egypt.
Did Adam know that Cain killed Abel?
As sin had entered then Cain must have known he had commited a sin, bevcause he told god Am I my brothers keeper.
What major concepts begin in the book of genesis?
1) Creation 2) Adam and Eve 3) Sin 4) Sex 5) Cain and Abel
Who did the first murder?
Cain. Cain was jealous of his brother. And didn't ask God for forgiveness. God also said "One child will fall into my hands, fall into peace, love and happiness. And one will fall into Satan's hands, fall into hatred, sin, and temptation".
What does the allusion to Cain signify in the poem?
The allusion to Cain in the poem typically represents themes of guilt, sin, and punishment. Cain was the biblical figure who committed the first murder by killing his brother Abel, and as a result, he was marked and punished by God. This reference often adds a layer of complexity to the poem by suggesting a sense of moral responsibility or consequences for one's actions.
What is the place of the sin stories of Genesis in salvation history?
According to Christianity, "Original Sin" begins in Genesis chapter 3. Eve, according to the story was tempted by a clever serpent to eat the fruit of the Tree of Good and Evil. This occured in the Biblical paradise called Eden. Shortly thereafter, Adam and Eve were expelled by God from Eden and set to toil in the earth (gardening). Later on their two sons, Cain and Abel gave offerings from their respected farm profession: Cain was a tiller of the ground; he grew vegetables. Abel raised sheep (Genesis 4:2-12). Anyway, each brother offered their first 'fruits', Cain his vegetables and Abel his sheep. God chose Abel's sheep over Cain's veggies. Cain grew angry with Abel and murdered his brother. God was infuriated and banished Cain to the land of Nod, east of Eden. These are only the beginnings of sin in Genesis. More goes on throughout Genesis in the flood story, the Tower of Babel, and on and on.
Were Cain and able born in the garden of eden?
No, if you read Genesis 3:22-Genesis 4:2,it becomes clear that the birth of Cain and Abel (likely born at the same time as twins), were born AFTER God drove Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden, because of their sin.
What Hitler did in his army is it considered the work of Satan?
Any act of evil such as murder comes from the act of sin. If you look in the book of Genesis, when Cain killed his brother Abel, it goes back to the first sin of disobedience against God by the serpent, Adam and Eve. Remember, there was no sin until these occurances. But, satan is the author of sin. He is very cunning in tricking others to do His dirty work.
Why was Cain cursed?
Cain was cursed by God after he murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy. The curse was a consequence of his sin and included being "cursed from the ground" and becoming a restless wanderer. This story serves as a lesson about the consequences of jealousy and murder.
