Cain Character Analysis in Genesis

Cain is Adam and Eve’s first child. He becomes a farmer. After God rejects Cain’s offering of fruit, Cain becomes jealous, lures his brother Abel into the field, and murders him. As a result, God curses Cain to wander as a fugitive, but he also places a mark on Cain so that no one will kill him.

Cain Character Timeline in Genesis

The timeline below shows where the character Cain appears in Genesis. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Mistrust, Disobedience, and Death Theme Icon

Adam and Eve conceive a son, and Eve gives birth to Cain, saying that she has “produced a man” with God’s help. Later, Eve has another son,... (full context)

Cain invites Abel to go out into the field. There, Cain kills Abel. When the LORD... (full context)

Cain and his wife have a son, Enoch. Cain builds a city and names it after... (full context)