Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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:
Holman Bible
And Abel also presented an offering—some of the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions.
International Standard Version
while Abel brought the best parts of some of the firstborn from his flock. The LORD looked favorably upon Abel and his offering,
A Conservative Version
And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat of it. And LORD had respect to Abel and to his offering,
American Standard Version
And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And Jehovah had respect unto Abel and to his offering:
Amplified
But Abel brought [an offering of] the [finest] firstborn of his flock and the
Bible in Basic English
And Abel gave an offering of the young lambs of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord was pleased with Abel's offering;
Darby Translation
And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock, and of their fat. And Jehovah looked upon Abel, and on his offering;
Julia Smith Translation
And Abel, he also brought in the first-born of his sheep, and their fat. And Jehovah will look to Abel and to his gift
King James 2000
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:
Lexham Expanded Bible
and Abel also brought [an offering] from {the choicest firstlings of his flock}. And Yahweh looked with favor to Abel and to his offering,
Modern King James verseion
And Abel also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat of it. And Jehovah had respect to Abel and to his offering,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Abel, he brought also of the firstlings of his sheep and of the fat of them. And the LORD looked unto Abel and to his offering:
NET Bible
But Abel brought some of the firstborn of his flock -- even the fattest of them. And the Lord was pleased with Abel and his offering,
New Heart English Bible
Abel also brought some of the firstborn of his flock and of its fat. The LORD respected Abel and his offering,
The Emphasized Bible
Abel, also, even, he, brought in of the firstlings of his sheep, and of their fat, and Yahweh approved of Abel and of his present;
Webster
And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock, and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect to Abel, and to his offering:
World English Bible
Abel also brought some of the firstborn of his flock and of its fat. Yahweh respected Abel and his offering,
Youngs Literal Translation
and Abel, he hath brought, he also, from the female firstlings of his flock, even from their fat ones; and Jehovah looketh unto Abel and unto his present,
Themes
Abel » Son of adam. History of
Animals » Offered in sacrifice
the Burnt offering » The most ancient of all sacrifices
Cain » Son of adam » Jealousy and crime of
Consecration » Instances of » Cain and abel
Envy » Instances of » Cain, of abel
the First-born » Instances of superseded » Cain
the First-born » Of clean beasts » Antiquity of offering
Lambs » Offered in sacrifice » From the earliest times
Martyrdom » Instances of » Abel
Offerings » Whose offering the lord will not accept
priests » First notice of persons acting as
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Abel
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice is not pleasing to the lord
Sacrifices » Divine institution of
Sacrifices » Generally the best of their kind
Sacrifices » Were accepted when offered in sincerity and faith
Sacrifices » Consisted of » Fruits of the earth » Unbloody » Sacrifices
Sacrifices » Were offered » From the earliest age
Sheep » Offered in sacrifice from the earliest age
Sheep » Under man's care from the earliest age
Sheep » Offered in sacrifice » By abel
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 4:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Cain And Abel
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As time went by, Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to Jehovah.
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Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain. Through this he was commended as righteous. God testified about his gifts. Thus through faith he still speaks even though he is dead.
Exodus 13:12
sacrifice every firstborn male offspring to Jehovah. The firstborn male offspring of each of your animals belongs to Jehovah.
Numbers 18:17
You must never buy back a firstborn bull, sheep, or goat. They are holy. Throw the blood from these animals against the altar. Burn the fat as an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to Jehovah.
Proverbs 3:9
Honor Jehovah with your wealth and give him the best of all you have.
Genesis 15:17
The sun went down and it was dark. A smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.
Leviticus 3:16-17
The priest will burn them on the altar. It is food, an offering by fire to Jehovah. It is a soothing aroma. All the fat belongs to Jehovah.
Leviticus 9:24
Fire came out from Jehovah's presence and consumed the burnt offering and the pieces of fat on the altar. As soon as all the people saw this, they shouted and bowed with their faces touching the ground.
Numbers 16:35
Fire came from Jehovah and consumed the two hundred and fifty men who were offering incense.
Numbers 18:12
I also give you the first of the produce they give Jehovah. It is the best of all the olive oil and the best of the new wine and fresh grain.
Judges 6:21
Jehovah's angel reached out and touched the meat and the bread with the end of the stick he was holding. Fire came out of the rock and burned up the meat and the bread. Then the angel disappeared.
1 Kings 18:24
You pray to your god and I will pray to Jehovah. The God who answers with fire is God! All the people answered: It is well said.
1 Kings 18:38
Then the fire of Jehovah came down. It burned up the offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and drinking up the water in the drain.
1 Chronicles 21:26
David built an altar to Jehovah there and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. He prayed, and Jehovah answered him by sending fire from heaven to burn the sacrifices on the altar.
2 Chronicles 7:1
When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offerings and the other sacrifices, and Jehovah's glory filled the Temple.
Psalm 20:3
He will remember all your grain offerings and look with favor on your burnt offerings.
Hebrews 9:22
Almost all things are by the Law purified with blood. There is no forgiveness unless blood is poured out.
1 Peter 1:19-20
but with precious blood, as of a lamb without spot, even the blood of Christ.
Revelation 13:8
All the citizens of earth will worship him, all whose names have not been written in the Lamb's book of life who was slain from the foundation of the world.