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HOLY BIBLE
BOOK OF GENESIS
GENESIS 4
1And Adam knew his wife Eve; and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, I have created a man with the help of the LORD.
2Then she gave birth to his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, while Cain was a tiller of the ground.
3In the course of time, Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ground.
4Abel also brought the firstlings of his flock, and of their fat. And the LORD was pleased with Abel and his offering,
5But with Cain and his offering He was not pleased. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.
6And the LORD said to Cain, Why are you angry, and why has your countenance fallen?
7If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do what is right, sin lies at the door. You will be its desire, but you must subdue it.
8And Cain said to Abel his brother, Let us go out to the field. While they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.
9Then the LORD said to Cain, Where is Abel, your brother? And he said, I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?
10And He said, What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries to me from the ground.
11And now you are cursed from the earth, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand.
12When you try and till the ground, it will not yield its strength to you; you will be a fugitive and a vagabond on the earth.
13And Cain said to the LORD, My punishment is too great to bear.
14You are driving me off the land this day; and I am hidden from Your face. I will be a fugitive and a vagabond on the earth; whoever finds me will kill me.
15But the LORD said to him, Not so, whoever kills Cain, vengeance will be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark on Cain, so that no one who found him would kill him.
16So Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, east of Eden.
17And Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bore Enoch. And Cain was building a city and named the city after his son, Enoch.
18And to Enoch was born Irad, and Irad begat Mehujael, and Mehujael begat Methusael, and Methusael begat Lamech.
19And Lamech took for himself two wives; the name of the first was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.
20And Adah bore Jabal; he was the first of those that live in tents and have livestock.
21And his brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute.
22Now Zillah also bore Tubalcain, a smith of all kinds of tools in brass and iron. And the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah.
23And Lamech said to his wives; Adah and Zillah, hear my voice; O wives of Lamech, hear my words. I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for hurting me.
24If Cain is avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy seven times.
25Adam knew his wife again and she bore a son and called his name Seth; For God, she said, has given me another child instead of Abel, because Cain killed him.
26And a son was also born to Seth, and he called his name Enosh. At that time men began to call on the name of the LORD.
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- St. Basil the Great – Hexaemeron (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: Nine homilies on the six days of creation (Genesis 1:1-31), exploring both literal and spiritual meanings. Basil emphasizes God’s omnipotence, the instantaneous nature of creation, and the cosmos’s order, integrating philosophical insights with Scripture.
- Relevance: A foundational Orthodox text, ideal for your site’s authoritative exegesis.
- Source: Available in English via Fathers of the Church series (Catholic University of America Press) or CCEL.org (public domain).
- St. Ambrose of Milan – Hexaemeron (Catholic, 4th century)
- Description: Six sermons on the creation days, heavily influenced by St. Basil but adapted for a Latin audience. Ambrose blends literal and allegorical interpretations, focusing on God’s providence and creation’s harmony.
- Relevance: A key Catholic commentary, complementing Orthodox perspectives.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Fathers of the Church series.
- St. Ephrem the Syrian – Commentary on Genesis (Orthodox/Catholic, Syriac tradition, 4th century)
- Description: A verse-by-verse exegesis of Genesis, including Genesis 1, with a focus on literal interpretation and Syriac theological traditions. Ephrem’s concise style emphasizes doctrinal fidelity and spiritual insights.
- Relevance: Bridges Catholic and Orthodox traditions, ideal for your Septuagint-based focus.
- Source: Translated in St. Ephrem the Syrian: Selected Prose Works (Catholic University of America Press).
- St. Augustine of Hippo – The Literal Meaning of Genesis (Catholic, early 5th century)
- Description: Augustine’s detailed commentary explores literal and allegorical readings, proposing that the “days” of Genesis 1 may be instantaneous or symbolic, reflecting God’s eternal act. It addresses creation’s purpose and God’s eternity.
- Relevance: A cornerstone of Catholic exegesis, offering intellectual depth.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Works of St. Augustine.
- St. John Chrysostom – Homilies on Genesis (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: A series of 67 homilies, with several covering Genesis 1, focusing on literal interpretation and moral/spiritual lessons. Chrysostom’s pastoral style makes the text accessible yet profound.
- Relevance: Widely respected in Orthodox tradition, suitable for lay readers.
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