Why did God want what Able's offered and not what Cain offered.
2007-12-14 16:52:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
to: Big Solly, that is a good answer. I thought maybe He wanted a burger, but not the buns, lol!!!
2007-12-14 17:04:12 · update #1
According to the Bible, God was not respectful of Cain's offering. He did not treat the brothers equally or fairly. Cain had tilled the ground, working hard to raise his crops. Abel sat on his butt, watching sheep.
There is NO indication that Cain withheld his best crops, didn't follow directions, was conceited, or that he had any troubles or anger until AFTER God dissed him. It's interesting to see other people embellishing on the story, since the BIBLE does NOT say ANY of the things they are claiming.
Genesis 4:3-5 "And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. "
2007-12-14 17:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by gelfling 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that Cain's offering was rejected because it was different than Abel's offering, but Cain's offering might not have been the best that Cain had to offer. Abel's offering was "the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof." (KJV) The fatter animals or the meat with fat was considered to be the best. Then God tells Cain that if Cain does well he would be accepted, if Cain does not do well, sin lieth at the door. So perhaps God is telling Cain that he did not do well with his offering because it was not his best offering.
2007-12-14 17:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by catfish 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Abel's offering was acceptable not just cause it was an animal, and being the best of what he had; But, because it was in every way obediently given according to what God must have revealed.
Cain, disdaining the divine instructions just brought what he wanted to bring: some of his crop. He was to listen to what God wanted: an animal sacrifice. If Cain chose not to obey His commands, ever present sin, would fulfill its desire to over power him.
2007-12-14 17:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by T I 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"To obey is better than sacrifice." What was an acceptable sacrifice to God? We find out a bit later in Genesis through Abraham what it is. We can assume that God told Cain and Abel what it was. Abel's sacrifice was according to God's instructions while Cain decided to sacrifice the works of his own hands. It is a lesson that we should all take to heart.
2007-12-14 17:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He needed Cain to very own as much as his crime. of course God knew the place Abel develop into, He purely needed Cain to properly known what he did. it quite is extremely comparable to a discern, while looking something broken and a new child interior of reach, might ask, "what occurred?" They be attentive to, yet they choose the youngster to admit to his guilt. Gen 4:10 And He pronounced, What have you ever finished? The voice of the blood of your brother cries to Me from the floor.
2016-11-27 01:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In bringing the offering he did, Cain denied that he was a sinful creature under the sentence of divine condemnation. He insisted on approaching God on the ground of personal worthiness. Instead of accepting God's way, he offered to God the fruits of the ground WHICH GOD HAD CURSED. He presented the product of his own toil, the work of his own hands, and God refused to receive it.
This is from my amplified bible footnote. Very interesting questions!
2007-12-14 17:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by Toni 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It wasn't Abel's gift that was more impressive, it was the condition of his heart.
Hebrews 11:4 and 1 John 3:12 have details about how Abel was righteous and Cain was wicked.
2007-12-14 17:08:41 · answer #7 · answered by aseptic technique 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The lamb represented the sacrifice of Christ, but the vegetables didn't represent anything, but Cain's efforts as a farmer.
2007-12-14 17:18:39 · answer #8 · answered by Truth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the book, Able offered up his best for offerings, and Cain kept all the best for himself but offered up only his second best for offerings.
2007-12-14 17:06:03 · answer #9 · answered by sweetgurl13069 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The answer is easier to see in the Septuagint Bible. Basically, Cain gave a proper sacrifice, but he did not give the proper amount. I believe this is in regard to the tithe, they both brought their firstfruits, but there is a certain amount that is required. That is why the Lord had no regard for Cains sacrifice.
2007-12-14 17:14:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋