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Genesis 4:1

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1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.

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Arcana Coelestia #325

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325. The Most Ancient Church had faith in the Lord through love; but there arose some who separated faith from love. The doctrine of faith separated from love was called “Cain;” and charity, which is love toward the neighbor, was called “Abel” (verses 1-2).

  
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