but with Cain and his offering he was not pleased. ¹  So Cain became very angry, ²  and his expression was downcast. ³ 

biblegateway Gen 4:5

but for Cain and for his offering He had no regard. So Cain became very angry and his countenance fell.

but He did not have regard for Cain and his offering. Cain was furious, and he was downcast.

but he didn’t approve of Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry and was disappointed.

biblegateway Gen 4:5

but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favour. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.

but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell.

bibleoremus Gen 4:5

but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.

but not Cain and his offering. Cain was furious and he glowered.

biblegateway Gen 4:5

but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.

But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

biblegateway Gen 4:5

but with Cain and his offering he was not pleased. ¹  So Cain became very angry, ²  and his expression was downcast. ³ 

¹ sn The Letter to the Hebrews explains the difference between the brothers as one of faith – Abel by faith offered a better sacrifice. Cain’s offering as well as his reaction to God’s displeasure did not reflect faith. See further B. K. Waltke, “Cain and His Offering,” WTJ 48 (1986): 363-72.

² tn Heb “and it was hot to Cain.” This Hebrew idiom means that Cain “burned” with anger.

³ tn Heb “And his face fell.” The idiom means that the inner anger is reflected in Cain’s facial expression. The fallen or downcast face expresses anger, dejection, or depression. Conversely, in Num 6 the high priestly blessing speaks of the Lord lifting up his face and giving peace.