Biblical Histories of the Old Testament

Cain killed his brother Abel, because the Lord looked with favor upon him and his offerings. Genesis 4. original: "Cain fratrem suum Abel, quia Dominus ad eum & munera eius respexit, occidit."

A woodcut illustration depicting the biblical scene of Cain murdering Abel. In the foreground, a muscular Cain stands over a fallen Abel, raising a jawbone or club to strike him. In the background to the left, an altar with a rising plume of smoke is visible, representing the sacrifices made to God.

The Lord looked graciously upon Abel and his sacrifice; therefore his brother Cain strikes him to death. Genesis 4. original: "Der Herr sahe genediglich an Abel vñ sein opffer/ derhalb schlegt jn sein bruder Cain zu todt."