But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
But God did not look favorably on Cain and his offering. Cain became very angry, and his face showed his disappointment.
God rejected Cain's offering, which made Cain extremely angry and caused his face to show his bitter disappointment.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, shortly after Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden, their sons Cain and Abel grew up and presented offerings to God as an act of worship. Cain, who was a farmer, brought some of the fruits of the soil, while Abel, a shepherd, offered the best of his flock. God's acceptance of Abel's offering and rejection of Cain's highlighted the importance of a proper heart in worship, leading to Cain's visible anger and distress.
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