Genesis 4:6

And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 4:6

BSB
"Why are you angry," said the LORD to Cain, "and why has your countenance fallen?
AKJV
And the LORD said to Cain, Why are you wroth? and why is your countenance fallen?
CPDV
And the Lord said to him: "Why are you angry? And why is your face fallen?
ERV
And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?
NHEB
The LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why has the expression of your face fallen?
SMT
And Jehovah will say to Cain, Why art thou angry, and why does thy countenance fall?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 4:6

AndtheLORDH3068Proper NamesaidH559VerbuntoCainH7014WhyartthouwrothH2734VerbandwhyisthycountenanceH6440Noun MasculinefallenH5307Verb

Commentary for Genesis 4:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 4:6
Summary
God questions Cain's anger and distress
Event
God confronts Cain's emotions
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Teaching