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Genesis 4:13

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13 And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear.

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Arcana Coelestia #326

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326. The worship of each is described, that of faith separated from love, by the “offering of Cain;” and that of charity, by the “offering of Abel” (verses 3-4). That worship from charity was acceptable, but not worship from separated faith (verses 4-5).

  
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Genesis 4:4-5

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4 Abel also brought some of the firstborn of his flock and of its fat. Yahweh respected Abel and his offering,

5 but he didn't respect Cain and his offering. Cain was very angry, and the expression on his face fell.