Parallel Verses
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,
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.
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
3 Later, after a while, Cain brought an offering to the LORD from the fruit that he had harvested, 4 while Abel brought the best parts of some of the firstborn from his flock. The LORD looked favorably upon Abel and his offering, 5 but he did not look favorably upon Cain and his offering.
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did, and by faith he was declared to be righteous, since God himself accepted his offerings. And by faith he continues to speak, even though he is dead.
Exodus 13:12
you are to dedicate to the LORD everything that first opens the womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD.
Numbers 18:17
But you are not to redeem the firstborn of a cow, sheep, or a female goat. They are holy. You are to sprinkle their blood on the altar and burn their fat for an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
Proverbs 3:9
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first of all your produce,
Genesis 15:17
When the sun had fully set and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a fiery torch passed between the animal pieces.
Leviticus 3:16-17
The priest is to burn it on the altar, a food offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma. All the fat belongs to the LORD.
Leviticus 9:24
A fire came down from the LORD's presence and consumed the burnt offering on the altar as well as the fat. When the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces.
Numbers 16:35
After this, fire came from the LORD and incinerated the 250 men who offered the incense.
Numbers 18:12
All the best oil, wine, grain, and first fruits that they give to the LORD are to belong to you. Everyone who is clean in your household may eat it.
Judges 6:21
The angel of the LORD extended the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and unleavened bread. Fire broke out from inside the boulder, consuming the meat and unleavened bread. Then the angel of the LORD vanished in front of him.
1 Kings 18:24
Then you can call on the name of your god, and I'll call on the name of the LORD. Let the God who answers by fire be our God!" "That's a good idea!" all the people shouted.
1 Kings 18:38
Right then the LORD's fire fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, the dust, and even the water that was in the trench!
1 Chronicles 21:26
built an altar to the LORD there, and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called out to the LORD, and he answered him from heaven with fire on the altar of burnt offerings.
2 Chronicles 7:1
As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire descended from heaven and burned up the burnt offerings and sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the Temple.
Psalm 20:3
May he remember all your gifts, and may he accept your burnt offerings. Interlude
Hebrews 9:22
In fact, under the Law almost everything is cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of the blood there is no forgiveness.
1 Peter 1:19-20
but with the precious blood of the Messiah, like that of a lamb without blemish or defect.
Revelation 13:8
All those who had become settled down and at home, living on the earth, will worship it, everyone whose name had not been written in the Book of Life belonging to the lamb that had been slaughtered since the foundation of the world.