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The Heart of Worship
Commentators unanimously agree that God rejected Cain's offering not because of what it was (produce), but because of the heart behind it. Abel offered with faith, humility, and sincerity, acknowledging his need for mercy. In contrast, Cain's offering came from a proud, unbelieving, and hypocritical heart. This establishes a foundational principle: God values the inner disposition of the worshipper far more than the external act.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 4:1–16
18th Century
Theologian
1. קין (qayin)—Cain, “spear-shaft,” and קנה (qanah)—“set up, establish, gain, buy,” contain the biliteral root …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 4:5
19th Century
Bishop
Cain was very wroth. — Hebrew, it burned to Cain exceedingly: that is, his heart was full of hot indignant feeli…
John Calvin
On Genesis 4:5
16th Century
Theologian
But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. It is not to be doubted that Cain conducted himself as hypocrites are accustomed to …
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John Gill
On Genesis 4:5
17th Century
Pastor
But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect Not because of the matter of it, as some have thought; but because i…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 4:1–7
17th Century
Minister
When Cain was born, Eve said, "I have gotten a man from the Lord." Perhaps she thought that this was the promised seed. If so, she was woefully dis…