Who was Cain?

First murderer

The story of Cain

Cain - Farmer
Cain - Farmer
Born: -3900Died: -3200Farmer

Cain is a biblical figure who is best known as the first murderer in the history of humankind. According to the book of Genesis, Cain was the first son of Adam and Eve, and he became jealous of his younger brother, Abel, when God accepted Abel's offering of lambs but rejected Cain's offering of crops. In a fit of anger and jealousy, Cain killed Abel. When God confronted Cain about Abel's death, Cain responded with the famous phrase, "Am I my brother's keeper?" God punished Cain by marking him and banishing him from the land of Eden. Cain then went on to build a city and have descendants, but his legacy is forever tarnished by his act of murder. Cain is considered to be a symbol of the dangers of jealousy and anger, and the importance of obedience to God. The story of Cain and Abel continues to be an important part of the religious and cultural heritage of many people around the world, and it has been interpreted in many different ways over the centuries. The exact date of Cain's birth and death is not specified in the Bible, but he is believed to have lived in the early part of human history. The story of Cain continues to be a subject of much religious, historical, and cultural interest, and it continues to shape the way that people understand the nature of sin and evil, and the importance of brotherly love and obedience to God.

Name meaning

Acquired

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Farmer

First mention

Genesis 4:1

Appearances in the Bible

25 mentions

Family

Relatives of Cain

Cain in the Bible

Explore all 7 chapters where Cain appears

Genesis

Chapter 4

The Fall

This chapter lists the family tree of the first people created by God. It also tells the story of Cain and Abel, two bro...

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Genesis

Chapter 5

Adam's Genealogy

The chapter continues with the list of the descendants of Adam, including the ages at which they had their children and ...

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Joshua

Chapter 15

The Inheritance of Judah

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Judah.

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Luke

Chapter 3

The Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry with a baptism and the descent of the Holy Spirit.

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Hebrews

Chapter 11

Examples of Faith

This chapter provides examples of people from the Old Testament who lived by faith, inspiring readers to follow their ex...

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1 John

Chapter 3

Children of God

This chapter emphasizes the identity of believers as children of God and the importance of living like children of God. ...

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Jude

Chapter 1

Contending for the Faith

This chapter emphasizes the importance of contending for the faith, warning against false teachers who have infiltrated ...

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