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Genesis 4:5-7
International Standard Version
Genesis 4:5-7
International Standard Version
5 but he did not look favorably upon Cain and his offering.
When Cain became very upset and[a] depressed, 6 the Lord asked Cain, “Why are you so upset? Why are you[b] depressed? 7 If you do what is appropriate,[c] you’ll be accepted, won’t you? But if you don’t do what is appropriate,[d] sin is crouching near your doorway, turning toward you. Now as for you, will you take dominion over it?”[e]
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- Genesis 4:5 Lit. and his face was
- Genesis 4:6 Lit. Why is your face
- Genesis 4:7 Or good
- Genesis 4:7 Or good
- Genesis 4:7 Or However, you must take dominion over it.
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