創世記 4:9-12 JCB

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 4:12

Verse 12 12.When thou tillest the ground. This verse is the exposition of the former; for it expresses more clearly what is meant by being cursed from the earth, namely, that the earth defrauds its cultivators of the fruit of their toil. Should any one object that this punishment had before been alike inflicted on all mortals, in the person of Adam; my answer is, I have no doubt that something of the benediction which had hitherto remained, was now further withdrawn with respect to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:1-15

The first brothers. I. THE BROTHERS AT HOME . 1. The first home. Of Divine appointment, and among the choicest blessings that have survived the fall, homes are designed for— 2. A pious home . Its locality , though outside the garden, was still in Eden, which was a mercy, and probably not far from the cherubim, Adam's gate of heaven, which was hopeful. When man founds a home it should never be far removed from God, heaven, or the Church. Its structure , mayhap,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:9

And the Lord said unto Cain. "Probably soon after the event, at the next time of sacrifice, and at the usual place of offering" (Bonar). Where is Abel thy brother ? " A question fitted to go straight to the murderer's conscience, and no less fitted to rouse his wrathful jealousy, as showing how truly Abel was the beloved one" ( ibid ). Whether spoken by Adam (Luther), or whispered within his breast by the still small voice of conscience, or, as is most probable, uttered from between... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:9

Am I my brother's keeper? I. The world says, No! 1. Every man's brother ought to keep himself. 2. If a men's brother cannot keep himself, he deserves to perish. 3. No man's brother will be at the trouble to keep him. 4. Every man has enough to do to keep himself. Such is the gospel of selfishness proclaimed and practiced by the world. II. God says, YES ! 1. Because he is your brother. Affection should prompt you. 2. Because he may get lost without... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:9

Care for our brethren. How terrible this question to the murderer! He thought, perhaps, his act was hidden, and strove to put it out of mind. Perhaps did not anticipate effect of his stroke; but now brought face to face with his sin. "Where is Abel?" He knew not. He knew where the body lay; but that was not Abel. Had sent him whence he could not call him back. "Where is thy brother?" is God's word to each of us. It expresses the great law that we are responsible for each other's welfare. "Am... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:9-15

The condemnation and judgment of the first murderer. Notice— I. The Divine APPEAL TO CONSCIENCE , affording opportunity to repentance and confession, and therefore to the exercise of mercy. II. THE BLINDING EFFECT OF A GREAT SIN . The man who Anew that God knew all persisting in a lie, and insulting the Divine majesty at the very throne of judgment, i.e. defying God by the monstrous extravagance of self-assertion, which is the effect of indulged sin, not only... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:10

Satisfied that the guilty fratricide is resolved to make no acknowledgment of his deed, the omniscient Judge proceeds to charge him with his sin. And he — i.e. Jehovah— said, What hast thou done? Thus intimating his perfect cognizance of the fact which his prisoner was attempting to deny. What a revelation it must have been to the inwardly trembling culprit of the impossibility of eluding the besetting God! ( Psalms 139:5 ). The voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me . A ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:11-12

Convicted, if not humbled, the culprit is speechless, and can only listen in consternation to the threefold judgment which pronounced him " cursed in his soul, vagabond in his body, and unprosperous in his labors" (Willet). And now —either at this time , already (cf. Joshua 14:11 ; Hosea 2:10 ), or for this cause , because thou hast done this ( Genesis 3:14 ; cf. Genesis 19:9 ; Exodus 18:19 )— art thou cursed. The first curse pronounced against a human being . Adam... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 4:1-16

- Section IV - The Family of Adam- Cain and Abel1. קין qayı̂n, Qain (Cain), “spear-shaft,” and קנה qānah, “set up, establish, gain, buy,” contain the biliteral root קן qan, “set up, erect, gain.” The relations of root words are not confined to the narrow rules of our common etymology, but really extend to such instinctive usages as the unlettered speaker will invent or employ. A full examination of the Hebrew tongue leads to the conclusion that a biliteral root lies at the base of many of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 4:9

Genesis 4:9. Where is Abel thy brother? Not that God was ignorant where he was, but he asks him that he might convince him of his crime, and bring him to a confession of it; for those that would be justified before God, must accuse themselves. And he said, I know not Thus in Cain, the devil was both a murderer and a liar from the beginning. Am I my brother’s keeper? Is he so young that he needs a guardian? Or didst thou assign any such office to me? Surely he is old enough to take... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 4:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:9-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:11-12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 4:1-16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 4:9

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