The story can now be progressed by considering the oldest grant of arms in sovereign history - an entitlement which denoted the Messianic bloodline for all time. The Sumerians referred to this insignia as representative of the Gra-al (the nectar of supreme excellence), but biblical history refers to it as the Mark of Cain. This Mark is portrayed by the modern Church as if it were some form of curse, but it is not defined as such in the Bible. Genesis actually relates that, having got into an argument with Jehovah over a matter of sovereign observance, Cain feared for his life. Consequently, the Lord placed a mark upon Cain, swearing sevenfold vengeance against his enemies. It has never been fully understood why Jehovah should decide to protect Cain with this mark, when it was he who held the grievance against him. But the fact is that Jehovah did not make this decision; the mark was settled upon Cain by the Lord - and the Lord (the Adon) was not Jehovah (Enlil) but Cain's own father
2006-12-10 18:44:59 · 6 answers · asked by fuck 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-12-11 02:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get so tired of answering questions from atheists that are in scripture.
Genesis 4:9-15:
9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?"
"I don't know," he replied. "Am I my brother's keeper?"
10 The LORD said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground. 11 Now you are under a curse and driven from the ground, which opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand. 12 When you work the ground, it will no longer yield its crops for you. You will be a restless wanderer on the earth."
13 Cain said to the LORD, "My punishment is more than I can bear. 14 Today you are driving me from the land, and I will be hidden from your presence; I will be a restless wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me."
15 But the LORD said to him, "Not so; if anyone kills Cain, he will suffer vengeance seven times over." Then the LORD put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him.
Do you see the curse in there, or must I read it to you?
2006-12-11 02:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Apologies. I would love to answer this question but I have no knowledge of the position you put forth. Thank-you though. I certainly will consider your thoughts.
I Cr 13;8a
12-10-6
2006-12-11 02:49:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This really brings to mind an image of primitive rituals
2006-12-11 02:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm just marking this to read latter cuz my eyes are tired
2006-12-11 03:17:28 · answer #5 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you really think anyone actually sat and read all of this?
God bless,
Stanbo
2006-12-11 02:47:36 · answer #6 · answered by Stanbo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋