Cain and Abel Are Born

1

The man had sexual relations with Havah his wife; she conceived, gave birth to Kayin [acquisition] and said, “I have acquired a man from Adonai.”

2

In addition she gave birth to his brother Hevel. Hevel kept sheep, while Kayin worked the soil.

3

In the course of time Kayin brought an offering to Adonai from the produce of the soil;

4

and Hevel too brought from the firstborn of his sheep, including their fat. Adonai accepted Hevel and his offering

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but did not accept Kayin and his offering. Kayin was very angry, and his face fell.

6

Adonai said to Kayin, “Why are you angry? Why so downcast?

7

If you are doing what is good, shouldn’t you hold your head high? And if you don’t do what is good, sin is crouching at the door — it wants you, but you can rule over it.”

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