knewיָדַע
yada' · Hebrew Verb
A verb indicating intimate knowledge, often used in scripture to denote the marital union between a husband and wife. It implies both relational closeness and the physical act of intimacy.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His faithfulness, holiness, and active presence in human history.
offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
A general term for an act of worship, tribute, or sacrifice presented to God. It signifies a person's desire to honor, appease, or offer thanks to the Creator.
firstbornבְּכוֹרָה
bekorah · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
Literally the first-produced or primary of something. In sacrificial contexts, it signifies dedication of the best or the commencement of a harvest/flock to God, acknowledging His ownership.
fat portionsחֵלֶב
cheleb · Hebrew Noun
The choice, rich part of the sacrifice, symbolizing the best quality of the offering presented to God to show honor and devotion.
had regardשָׁעָה
sha'ah · Hebrew Verb
A Hebrew idiom denoting that God looked favorably upon or accepted a person and their sacrifice. It signifies divine approval and the establishment of a favorable relationship.
angryחָרָה
charah · Hebrew Verb
A strong, burning emotional state, often associated with frustration or resentment. In this context, it represents the heart’s reaction to perceived injustice or rejection.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The covenant name of the one true God, signifying His eternal self-existence, faithfulness, and personal relationship with His people.
angryחָרָה
charah · Hebrew Verb
A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility, often linked to pride or an offended sense of entitlement. In a biblical context, uncontrolled anger often leads to sinful actions.
sinחַטָּאת
chattat · Hebrew Noun
A state of moral failure, rebellion against God’s authority, and missing the mark of His holy standard. It is personified here as an active, predatory force seeking to dominate the human heart.
desireתְּשׁוּקָה
teshuqah · Hebrew Noun
An intense craving, impulse, or longing. When used in a negative context, it refers to a grasping for power or control over someone or something.
ruleמָשַׁל
mashal · Hebrew Verb
The exercise of authority or stewardship over creation or circumstances. It implies the responsibility to manage, restrain, or govern rightly according to God's will.
brotherאָח
ach · Hebrew Noun
A blood relative or member of the same family or community. Biblically, the term carries moral obligations of love, protection, and responsibility.
killedהָרַג
harag · Hebrew Verb
The act of taking a human life, which is created in the image of God. It is a grave violation of the divine order and a shedding of innocent blood.
keeperשָׁמַר
shamar · Hebrew Noun/Participle
One who is charged with the care, protection, or custody of another. The term highlights the divine mandate for humans to look after the welfare of their neighbor.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
The vital life force within a living being. The shedding of blood, especially of the innocent, is considered an abomination that demands justice from God.
cryingצָעַק
tsaaq · Hebrew Verb
A metaphor indicating that an act of violence is known by God. It signifies that even when a crime is hidden from human eyes, it cries out for divine intervention and righteous judgment.
cursedאָרוּר
arur · Hebrew Adjective/Participle
A state of divine disfavor, separation from God's blessing, or the imposition of consequences resulting from disobedience to God's law. In the Bible, it signifies the reversal of the order and prosperity God intends for creation.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
The act of shedding human life, which is made in the image of God. It is considered a fundamental violation of God's covenant of life and brings a stain of guilt that 'cries out' to God for justice.
strengthכֹּחַ
koach · Hebrew Noun
The essential character, efficacy, or productivity of the soil. When it ceases to give its 'strength,' the land becomes barren, reflecting the breakdown of the relationship between man and creation due to sin.
fugitiveנָע
na · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
One who flees from justice, a home, or a place of belonging. Biblically, it suggests the loss of stability and divine protection associated with the land God provided.
wandererנָד
nad · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
One who moves aimlessly or without a settled place. It signifies alienation from the community and from the specific location where one experiences God's presence.
punishmentעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
In the context of sin, this refers to the guilt, burden, or consequence that follows an offense. It implies both the subjective feeling of being overwhelmed and the objective reality of God's righteous judgment.
faceפָּנִים
panim · Hebrew Noun
The personal presence of God. To be hidden from His face signifies the loss of intimate fellowship, divine favor, and the protective covering of the covenant relationship.
vengeanceנְקָמָה
neqamah · Hebrew Noun
Retributive justice or the execution of punishment in response to a wrong. In biblical theology, God reserves ultimate vengeance for Himself, though He may ordain authorities or signs to deter further injustice.
markאוֹת
oth · Hebrew Noun
A visible sign, token, or object appointed by God to serve as a reminder, a promise of protection, or a proof of a covenant. It functions to authenticate or secure a person's status under God's sovereign preservation.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the one true God, signifying His eternal, self-existent, and covenant-keeping nature toward His people.
Nodנֹוד
Nod · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew term meaning 'wandering' or 'fugitive,' used as a proper name for the region where Cain settled; it symbolically represents life outside the presence and favor of God.
Edenעֵדֶן
Eden · Hebrew Proper Noun
A place of delight or luxury, referring to the garden planted by God where humanity originally enjoyed unhindered fellowship with Him before the Fall.
