Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 4:16
Genesis 4:16. Went out from the presence, &c.— From the altar of God, says Mr. Locke, after Bertram. "There was a divine glory, called by the Jews, the Shechinah, which appeared from the beginning, (as I often remarked before, says Bp. Patrick,) the sight of which, it is probable, Cain never again enjoyed." Dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east, &c.— Great inquiries have been made, where, and what, this land of Nod was. It appears to us, and we are not singular in the opinion, that no... read more
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 4:16
"And Cain went out from the presence of Jehovah, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden."The withdrawal of Cain from his home area meant particularly his removal from the visible presence of God, apparently still existing at that time in the Cherubim and the sword. It did not mean that he was beyond the perimeter of God's knowledge and watchfulness over all the affairs of men."Nod ..." The geographical location of this place is not known. The word means "wandering," and is apparently... read more