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Questions about Cain, son of Adam & Eve

Cain is recorded as the first son born to Adam & Eve.

Cain is most infamous for having murdered his brother Abel. Cain worked the land and Abel raised flocks; Cain became jealous of Abel and his standing before God.

It is from Cain that we get the refrain "Am I my brother's keeper?"

The most well-known events in Cain's life are recorded in Genesis chapter 4.

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what was Cain's mark given by God?

Cain was cursed by God for killing his younger brother. But what was the mark that God gave Cain? Are there new discoveries/theories about this mark? And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him…