Genesis 4:9

And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 4:9

BSB

And the LORD said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" "I do not know!" he answered. "Am I my brother's keeper?"

AKJV

And the LORD said to Cain, Where is Abel your brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?

CPDV

And the Lord said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" And he responded: "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?"

ERV

And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: am I my brother's keeper?

NHEB

Then God said to Cain, "Where is Abel, your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?"

SMT

And Jehovah will say to Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? and he will say, I know not: am I my brother's watcher?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 4:9

AndtheLORDH3068Proper Name saidH559VerbuntoCainH7014 WhereH335isAbelH1893Proper Name MasculinethybrotherH251Noun MasculineAndhesaidH559VerbIknowH3045VerbnotAmImybrother'sH251Noun Masculine keeperH8104Verb

Commentary for Genesis 4:9

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

Overview of Genesis 4:9

Summary

God asks Cain about Abel's location

Event

Cain denies knowing about Abel

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history