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Genesis 4:11

Genesis 4:11
And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand;

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

When thou tillest the ground,.... Which was the business he was brought up in and followed, Gen 4:2.

it shall not…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 4:9-12

We have here a full account of the trial and condemnation of the first murderer. Civil courts of judicature not being…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

from the ground The meaning is not quite obvious. Probably, we should not understand, that the curse is to come from the…