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God curses Cain

Date: -3874 (1D)

Locations: Eden, Nod

Participants: Cain, God

Scripture References
  • Genesis 4:11 — And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother’s blood from thy hand;
  • Genesis 4:12 — 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.
  • Genesis 4:13 — And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.
  • Genesis 4:14 — Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy 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 findeth me shall slay me.
  • Genesis 4:15 — And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.
  • Genesis 4:16 — And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.

Last updated: Nov 25, 2020