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Genesis 4:8

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8 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

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Arcana Coelestia #335

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335. A summary of the subject is given: that after faith, signified by “Cain” had extinguished charity, a new faith was given by the Lord, whereby charity was implanted. This faith is called “Seth” (verse 25).

  
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Genesis 4:3

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3 As time passed, it happened that Cain brought an offering to Yahweh from the fruit of the ground.