KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD said to Cain, 'Why are you angry? And why does your face look so downcast?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking Cain directly why he's angry and why he looks so upset, showing that God sees and cares about our emotional state.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Cain's offering was not accepted by God while his brother Abel's offering was accepted, causing Cain to become jealous and angry. In ancient times, offerings to God were a central part of worship, and God's acceptance or rejection of these offerings was seen as a direct reflection of His favor. God is reaching out to Cain before his anger leads to destructive action.
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