The concept of Cain in Christianity
In Christianity, Cain is identified as the first son of Adam and Eve, his name meaning 'possession.' He symbolizes the unregenerate natural man, reflecting human flaws and tendencies. Cain's story serves as a cautionary tale about jealousy, sin, and the consequences of one's actions, illustrating the struggle between good and evil inherent in humanity. His legacy is often discussed within the context of moral choices and spiritual growth in Christian teachings.
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Christian concept of 'Cain'
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) Cain is the father of Enoch in the Cainite genealogy of Genesis 4:17, and therefore Enoch is the third person from Adam within that specific genealogy.[1] (2) Cain is a name derived from a root, and is connected to forging in metal, and is also represented as one of the sons of Adam and Eve, according to the text provided.[2] (3) Cain was a tiller of the ground, and the brother of Abel, the text mentions Cain in relation to Abel's story and their offerings to Jahweh.[3]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) This term, whose origin is uncertain, likely symbolizes an acquisition or possession, and is associated with a dreadful act.[4] (2) The elder brother of Abel, who is responsible for the death of his sibling, and his name signifies possession, reflecting his mother's joy and his right to inherit the birthright.[5] (3) He brought an offering of the fruits of the ground, and with his offering God was not well pleased, and the text contrasts his offering with that of his brother, Abel.[6]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) Cain, described as an acquisition, is a figure associated with the story, born to Eve after she declared she had gotten a man with Jehovah, representing a step toward fulfilling the promise of a redeemer, though he later proved to be a deadly loss.[7] (2) First son of Adam and Eve, whose name means 'possession' and represents the unregenerate natural man.[8]
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) Cain is the mark that was set upon, that any one who findeth him might not kill him, according to the provided text.[9] (2) This is the name of the murderer raised up against Abel by the accursed one.[10] (3) Cain is referenced as an example of wickedness and disobedience, whose actions contrast with Adam's repentance, highlighting different responses to transgression and its consequences.[11] (4) This person is the one who slew his brother, and tried to hide the body of his brother but could not.[12] (5) Cain was a person who had a son named Enoch and was also the father of Jabal, Jubal, and Tubal, representing the lineage of Cain.[13]
From: The Book of the Cave of Treasures
(1) Cain, the murderer, was killed by Lamech in the Forest of Nodh, unable to remain still, moving around, and making sounds that led to his death by an arrow.[14]
From: The Kebra Nagast
(1) The sibling of another, experienced envy and committed a violent act, which led to feelings of fear, and was rejected by his father and a divine entity.[15]
From: The Book of the Bee
(1) Cain, the son of Adam, was struck and killed by Lamech while Lamech was shooting an arrow at an animal.[16]
From: The city of God
(1) Cain is the first person and the progeny of Adam, who is registered in this genealogy, and whose posterity was destroyed in the deluge.[17]