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And Cain went out from the presence of Jehovah, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

1. קין (qayin)—Cain, “spear-shaft,” and קנה (qanah)—“set up, establish, gain, buy,” contain the biliteral root …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Cain went out from the presence of the Lord. —See Note on Genesis 3:8. Adam and his family probably worshipped with their…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord. Cain is said to have departed from God's presence. This is because, while he had until no…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord
Either from the place where the Lord was talking with him; or from t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Cain cast off all fear of God, and no longer attended God's ordinances. Hypocrites who profe faith, who di emble and trifle with God, are justly le…

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