Genesis 4:8
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“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.”Genesis 4:8
What Does Genesis 4:8 Mean?
Genesis 4:8 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 4, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Genesis 4:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 23:35“That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.”1 John 3:12“Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.”Jude 1:11“Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.”Matthew 10:36“And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.”Proverbs 26:24“He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;”Luke 11:51“From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.”John 8:44“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”2 Samuel 14:6“And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and slew him.”Genesis 4:25“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.”Psalms 24:3“Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?”Hebrews 11:4“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.”Hebrews 12:24“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”Genesis 4:7“If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.”Numbers 35:20“But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die;”Ecclesiastes 7:9“Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.”Exodus 20:13“Thou shalt not kill.”2 Samuel 13:26“Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?”2 Samuel 20:9“And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.”2 Chronicles 21:4“Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.”Psalms 55:21“The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.”
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