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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 4:13

Verse 13 13.My punishment is greater, etc. Nearly all commentators agree that this is the language of desperation; because Cain, confounded by the judgment of God, had no remaining hope of pardon. And this, indeed, is true, that the reprobate are never conscious of their evils, till a ruin, from which they cannot escape, overtakes them; yea, truly, when the sinner, obstinate to the last, mocks the patience of God, this is the due reward of his late repentance that he feels a horrible torment... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 4:14

Verse 14 14.Every one that findeth me. Since he is no longer covered by the protection of God, he concludes that he shall be exposed to injury and violence from all men. And he reasons justly; for the hand of God alone marvelously preserves us amid so many dangers. And they have spoken prudently who have said, not only that our life hangs on a thread, but also that we have been received into this fleeting life, out of the womb, from a hundred deaths. Cain, however, in this place, not only... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:1-8

The kingdom of God. Another "genesis" is now described, that of sinful society , which prepares the way for the description of the rising kingdom of God . I. THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORAL EVIL IS CONTEMPORANEOUS WITH HUMAN SOCIETY . We must still bear in mind that the aim of the narrative is not scientific, but religious and didactic. The sketch of the first family in Genesis 4:1 and Genesis 4:2 is plainly an outline to be filled in. The keeper of sheep and the tiller... 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 4:8

And Cain talked with (literally, said to ) his brother. διε ì λθωμεν ει ̓ ς το Ì πεδι ì ον ( LXX .); egrediamur foras (Vulgate). The Samaritan and Syriac versions interpolate to the same effect. The Jerusalem Targum explains—" Cainum cure Abele contendisse de vita aetcrna, de extremo judicio, et providentia divina ," inserting a long conversation commencing, " Veni, egrediamur ad superficiem agri ;" but the obvious supplement is to be found in the subject... 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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 4:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 4:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 4:8

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

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