Genesis 4:4 — and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions.… — ESV | maBible

Read Genesis 4:4 (English Standard Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Genesis 4.4, Genesis 4v4, Gen. 4:4. and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering,

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4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering,

Passage themes

The best for God — of the firstlings of his flock
The burned portion — and of the fat thereof
An accepted offering — the LORD had respect unto Abel

Notes and references

4:4 Ex. 13:12; Num. 18:17; Prov. 3:9
4:4 Heb. 11:4

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About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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