Genesis 4:7

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إنْ كُنْتَ فَعَلْتَ الصَّوَابَ، أفَلَا أقْبَلُكَ؟ وَإنْ لَمْ تَفْعَلْ، فَإنَّ الخَطِيَّةَ مُتَرَبِّصَةٌ بِكَ عَلَى البَابِ. هِيَ تُرِيدُ أنْ تَسُودَ عَلَيكَ، لَكِنْ يَنْبَغِي أنْ تَسُودَ عَلَيهَا.»

ما معنى هذا؟

In Genesis 4:7, God is speaking to Cain, warning him that if he does good, he will be accepted, but if he does evil, sin will be waiting to overpower him. God also mentions that Cain has the power to rule over sin.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a pet dog that loves to chase its tail. If you play nicely with the dog, it will be happy and follow you. But if you ignore it or treat it badly, it might chase its tail and get into trouble. God is telling Cain that if he does good things, he'll be happy, but if he does bad things, trouble will follow him.

السياق التاريخي

This verse is part of the Old Testament book of Genesis, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. The audience is the Israelites, and the cultural setting is the ancient Near East, where Cain and Abel's story highlights the consequences of jealousy and disobedience.

التطبيق اليوم

Imagine you have a friend who is often jealous of your success. Instead of letting this jealousy control you, you can choose to focus on doing well in your work or school, which can lead to a better outcome. This verse encourages us to make good choices and not let negative feelings control our actions.

المواضيع

• sin
• temptation
• choices
• good vs. evil
• obedience
• consequences

آيات ذات صلة

• Genesis 4:1-16
• Proverbs 24:16
• Romans 6:12
• James 1:14
• 1 Peter 5:8

أسئلة شائعة

What does 'sin lieth at the door' mean?

This phrase means that if Cain chooses not to do well, he will face the consequences of his actions, and sin will be waiting to control him, like a guard at a door.

How does this verse relate to the story of Cain and Abel?

This verse is part of God's warning to Cain, who was jealous of his brother Abel's offering. It shows the importance of Cain's choices and the consequences of his actions.

Can you give an example of applying this verse in daily life?

If you feel angry or jealous towards someone, this verse reminds you that you have the choice to do what is right, which can lead to better outcomes and peace.

How does this verse encourage Christians to live their lives?

It encourages Christians to choose actions that lead to good outcomes and to not let negative emotions control their decisions, trusting that God will guide them.