Genesis 4:1

And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 4:1

BSB

And Adam had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man," she said.

AKJV

And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bore Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.

CPDV

Truly, Adam knew his wife Eve, who conceived and gave birth to Cain, saying, "I have obtained a man through God."

ERV

And the man knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD.

NHEB

Now Adam had marital relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived, and gave birth to Cain, and said, "I have gotten a man from God."

SMT

And Adam knew Life, his wife, and she will conceive and bear Cain, and said, I obtained a man of Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 4:1

AndAdamH120Noun Masculine knewH853 EveH2332Proper Name FemininehiswifeH802Noun FeminineandsheconceivedH2029VerbandbareH853 CainH7014andsaidH559VerbIhavegottenH7069VerbamanH376Noun Masculine fromH854PrepositiontheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Genesis 4:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 4:1

Summary

Eve bears Cain with gratitude to Lord

Event

Eve conceives and bears Cain

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history