And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.
Adam slept with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, 'With the Lord's help, I have brought forth a man.'
This verse describes the birth of the first child ever born to human parents, with Eve recognizing that God was involved in creating this new life.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Genesis 4:1 follows the story of Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden after they disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit. This verse introduces the first human birth, showing how life continued despite the consequences of sin, and highlights Eve's recognition of God's direct involvement in creation. It reflects the early chapters of Genesis as foundational accounts of human origins and the spread of humanity.
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