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Who was Cain in the Bible?

Creation & Early World · traditional datingOld & New Testament

First son of Adam and Eve

Cain is a man named in the Bible, son of Adam and Eve. Scripture references Cain in 16 verses (chiefly Genesis, Hebrews, 1 John).

🤯 What might Cain have looked like?

One of the earliest people in the biblical record. Any likeness is entirely imagined — an artistic impression of an ancient Near Eastern man, bearded and dressed in the simplest woven or skin garments.

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Verses that mention Cain

Genesis 4:1Genesis 4:2Genesis 4:3Genesis 4:5Genesis 4:6Genesis 4:8

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