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Liber Genesis, 4

1. Adam vero cognovit Havam uxorem suam quæ concepit et peperit Cain dicens possedi hominem per Dominum

1. Adam vero cognovit Evam uxo rem suam, quae concepit et peperit Cain dicens: “Acquisivi virum per Dominum”.

2. rursusque peperit fratrem ejus Abel fuit autem Abel pastor ovium et Cain agricola

2. Rursusque peperit fratrem eius Abel. Et fuit Abel pastor ovium et Cain agricola.

3. factum est autem post multos dies ut offerret Cain de fructibus terræ munera Domino

3. Factum est autem post aliquot dies ut offerret Cain de fructibus agri munus Domino.

4. Abel quoque obtulit de primogenitis gregis sui et de adipibus eorum et respexit Dominus ad Abel et ad munera ejus

4. Abel quoque obtulit de primogenitis gregis sui et de adipibus eorum. Et respexit Dominus ad Abel et ad munus eius,

5. ad Cain vero et ad munera illius non respexit iratusque est Cain vehementer et concidit vultus ejus

5. ad Cain vero et ad munus illius non respexit. Iratusque est Cain vehementer, et concidit vultus eius.

6. dixitque Dominus ad eum quare mæstus es et cur concidit facies tua

6. Dixitque Dominus ad eum: “Quare iratus es, et cur concidit facies tua?

7. nonne si bene egeris recipies sin autem male statim in foribus peccatum aderit sed sub te erit appetitus ejus et tu dominaberis illius

7. Nonne si bene egeris, vultum attolles? Sin autem male, in foribus peccatum insidiabitur, et ad te erit appetitus eius, tu autem dominaberis illius”.

8. dixitque Cain ad Abel fratrem suum egrediamur foras cumque essent in agro consurrexit Cain adversus Abel fratrem suum et interfecit eum

8. Dixitque Cain ad Abel fratrem suum: “Egrediamur foras”. Cumque essent in agro, consurrexit Cain adversus Abel fratrem suum et interfecit eum.

9. et ait Dominus ad Cain ubi est Abel frater tuus qui respondit nescio num custos fratris mei sum

9. Et ait Dominus ad Cain: “Ubi est Abel frater tuus?”. Qui respondit: “Nescio. Num custos fratris mei sum ego?”.

10. dixitque ad eum quid fecisti vox sanguinis fratris tui clamat ad me de terra

10. Dixitque ad eum: “Quid fecisti? Vox sanguinis fratris tui clamat ad me de agro.

11. nunc igitur maledictus eris super terram quæ aperuit os suum et suscepit sanguinem fratris tui de manu tua

11. Nunc igitur maledictus eris procul ab agro, qui aperuit os suum et suscepit sanguinem fratris tui de manu tua!

12. cum operatus fueris eam non dabit tibi fructus suos vagus et profugus eris super terram

12. Cum operatus fueris eum, amplius non dabit tibi fructus suos; vagus et profugus eris super terram”.

13. dixitque Cain ad Dominum major est iniquitas mea quam ut veniam merear

13. Dixitque Cain ad Dominum: “Maior est poena mea quam ut portem eam.

14. ecce eicis me hodie a facie terræ et a facie tua abscondar et ero vagus et profugus in terra omnis igitur qui invenerit me occidet me

14. Ecce eicis me hodie a facie agri, et a facie tua abscondar et ero vagus et profugus in terra; omnis igitur, qui invenerit me, occidet me”.

15. dixitque ei Dominus nequaquam ita fiet sed omnis qui occiderit Cain septuplum punietur posuitque Dominus Cain signum ut non eum interficeret omnis qui invenisset eum

15. Dixitque ei Dominus: “Nequaquam ita fiet, sed omnis qui occiderit Cain, septuplum punietur!”. Posuitque Dominus Cain signum, ut non eum interficeret omnis qui invenisset eum.

16. egressusque Cain a facie Domini habitavit in terra profugus ad orientalem plagam Eden

16. Egressusque Cain a facie Domini habitavit in terra Nod ad orientalem plagam Eden.

17. cognovit autem Cain uxorem suam quæ concepit et peperit Enoch et ædificavit civitatem vocavitque nomen ejus ex nomine filii sui Enoch

17. Cognovit autem Cain uxorem suam, quae concepit et peperit Henoch. Et aedificavit civitatem vocavitque nomen eius ex nomine filii sui Henoch.

18. porro Enoch genuit Irad et Irad genuit Maviaël et Maviaël genuit Matusaël et Matusaël genuit Lamech

18. Porro Henoch genuit Irad, et Irad genuit Maviael, et Maviael genuit Mathusael, et Mathusael genuit Lamech.

19. qui accepit uxores duas nomen uni Ada et nomen alteri Sella

19. Qui accepit uxores duas: nomen uni Ada et nomen alteri Sella.

20. genuitque Ada Jabel qui fuit pater habitantium in tentoriis atque pastorum

20. Genuitque Ada Iabel, qui fuit pater habitantium in tentoriis atque pastorum.

21. et nomen fratris ejus Jubal ipse fuit pater canentium cithara et organo

21. Et nomen fratris eius Iubal; ipse fuit pater omnium canentium cithara et organo.

22. Sella quoque genuit Thubalcain qui fuit malleator et faber in cuncta opera æris et ferri soror vero Thubalcain Nœmma

22. Sella quoque genuit Tubalcain, qui fuit malleator et faber in cuncta opera aeris et ferri. Soror vero Tubalcain Noema.

23. dixitque Lamech uxoribus suis Adæ et Sellæ audite vocem meam uxores Lamech auscultate sermonem meum quoniam occidi virum in vulnus meum et adulescentulum in livorem meum

23. Dixitque Lamech uxoribus suis: “Ada et Sella, audite vocem meam; uxores Lamech, auscultate sermonem meum: occidi virum pro vulnere meo et adulescentulum pro livore meo;

24. septuplum ultio dabitur de Cain de Lamech vero septuagies septies

24. septuplum ultio dabitur de Cain, de Lamech vero septuagies septies”.

25. cognovit quoque adhuc Adam uxorem suam et peperit filium vocavitque nomen ejus Seth dicens posuit mihi Deus semen aliud pro Abel quem occidit Cain

25. Cognovit quoque Adam uxorem suam, et peperit filium vocavitque nomen eius Seth dicens: “Posuit mihi Deus semen aliud pro Abel, quem occidit Cain”.

26. sed et Seth natus est filius quem vocavit Enos iste cœpit invocare nomen Domini

26. Sed et Seth natus est filius, quem vocavit Enos. Tunc coeperunt invocare nomen Domini.



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Footnotes:

4:1-2 - The birth of Cain and Abel highlights humanity's continuity after the Fall. Cain's choice as a farmer and Abel as a shepherd represents different vocations and also establishes the contrast between the accepted and rejected offering (see also Hebrews 11:4 and 1 John 3:12).

4:3-5 - Abel's offering, the best of his flock, is accepted by God, while Cain's is rejected. This illustrates the importance of the intention and heart behind offerings to God, emphasizing that genuine worship is essential (see also Malachi 1:6-8 and Matthew 5:23-24).

4:6-7 - God's warning to Cain about the sin that lurks within him reveals the need for self-control and vigilance. This passage emphasizes the ongoing struggle between good and evil in human life and the need to pursue the good (see also Romans 12:21 and Galatians 5:16-17).

4:8-12 - Cain's murder of Abel is the first account of violence in the Bible, reflecting the tragic consequences of sin. Cain's act reveals the gravity of jealousy and anger, and the importance of managing emotions in a healthy way (see also Matthew 5:21-22 and 1 John 3:15).

4:13-15 - Cain's response to punishment highlights his arrogance and lack of repentance. God's sign of protection for Cain demonstrates God's grace even in the midst of judgment, indicating that God continues to seek humanity even after transgression (see also Ezekiel 18:23 and 2 Peter 3:9).

Verses related to Liber Genesis, 4:

Genesis chapter 4 narrates the first generations after the fall. How does sin affect humanity? This crucial text recounts the birth of Cain and Abel, the first murder in history, and its consequences. The chapter explores themes such as envy, anger, personal responsibility, and the expansion of human civilization. Genesis 4 also introduces the lineage of Seth, fundamental to messianic genealogy. Investigate with us five biblical passages that relate to the impactful themes of this revealing chapter.

Hebrews 11:4: "By faith Abel offered God a sacrifice superior to that of Cain. By faith he was considered righteous when God approved his offerings. Although he is dead, through faith he still speaks." - This verse reflects on Abel's sacrifice mentioned in Genesis 4, interpreting it as an act of faith.

1 John 3:12: "Let us not be like Cain, who belonged to the Evil One and killed his brother. And why did you kill him? Because his works were evil and his brother's were righteous." - John uses the example of Cain from Genesis 4 to warn against hatred and injustice.

Jude 1:11: "Woe to them! They followed Cain's path, ran greedy for profit, like Balaam, and were destroyed in Korah's rebellion." - Jude uses Cain as an example of rebellion against God, referring to the events of Genesis 4.

Matthew 23:35: "And so upon you will fall all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar." - Jesus references Abel from Genesis 4 as the first righteous martyr in biblical history.

Romans 12:19: "Do not take revenge, beloved, but leave your wrath to God, for it is written: 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay,' says the Lord." - This verse echoes the theme of Genesis 4:15, where God reserves the right to revenge for himself, protecting Cain from retaliation.

FAQ:

Why did God reject Cain's offering?

God rejected Cain's offering because his heart was not right before God, while Abel's offering was made in faith and sincerity. (Genesis 4:3-5; Hebrews 11:4)

What was Cain's punishment for killing Abel?

God condemned Cain to be a fugitive and a vagabond on the earth, and the land would no longer produce for him. God also placed a mark on him to protect him. (Genesis 4:11-15)

Who was the first to build a city in Genesis?

Cain built the first city and named it after his son Enoch. (Genesis 4:17)

Who were the notable descendants of Cain?

Notable descendants of Cain include Jabal (father of nomads), Jubal (father of musicians), and Tubal-cain (a metalworker). (Genesis 4:20-22)

Who replaced Abel in the godly lineage?

Seth was given to Adam and Eve as a replacement for Abel, and through him the godly line continued, culminating in Enosh, when men began to call on the name of the Lord. (Genesis 4:25-26)


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