Cain

Picture description: Cain kills Abel
Picture copyright: V. Gilbert and Arlisle F. Beers

bible verse

Genesis 4:1

meaning

The name refers to “acquired” or “a spear” in Hebrew. According to Genesis in the Old Testament, Adam and Eve gave birth to their first son Cain who committed the first murder in history by slaying his younger brother Abel because he was jealous of Abel’s offering being favoured by God.

gender

Male

example

Keywords

Abel Adam Cain Eve jealous murder

Related Information

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