Genesis 4:8

And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 4:8

BSB

Then Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let us go out to the field." And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.

AKJV

And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

CPDV

And Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let us go outside." And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel, and he put him to death.

ERV

And Cain told Abel his brother. And it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

NHEB

Cain said to Abel, his brother, "Let's go into the field." It happened when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel, his brother, and killed him.

SMT

And Cain will speak to Abel his brother; and it shall be in their being in the field, Cain will rise up against Abel his brother, and will kill him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 4:8

AndCainH7014 talkedH559Verb withH413Preposition AbelH1893Proper Name MasculinehisbrotherH251Noun MasculineanditcametopasswhentheywereinthefieldH7704Noun MasculinethatCainH7014roseupH6965Verb againstH413Preposition AbelH1893Proper Name MasculinehisbrotherH251Noun MasculineandslewhimH2026Verb

Commentary for Genesis 4:8

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

Overview of Genesis 4:8

Summary

Cain murders his brother Abel

Place

Field

Event

Cain kills Abel

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history