In Genesis 4:19-22, we read a short account of some of Cain’s decendents:
Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah. Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock. His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and pipes. Zillah also had a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged all kinds of tools out of bronze and iron. Tubal-Cain’s sister was Naamah.
It’s noticeable right away that this line is very inventive. They’re seemingly credited for:
- Nomadic herding
- Stringed instruments and pipes
- Bronze and iron working
Possibly also the line is the first to build a city (Cain v. 17) and take two wives (Lamech, v. 19).
Given that the line starts with Cain who murdered his brother and who lives under a curse, and ends in this section with Lamech who is also a murderer, what is the author’s purpose in noting the inventions that came from Cain and his decendents? Is the author trying to somehow ameliorate their reputation? Or perhaps tarnish the their inventions by linking them to their character? Simply recording the history of a few items? Or something else?
Dan Irving
I have never heard of Dr. Olukoya, but I am aware there is deep, deep spiritual mischief coming out of popular African ministries these days.
Tagivetaua Apenisa
Thanks for accept me to join the group
Ira Huth
Brother Troy Day do you know if this was the Church I believe it was in 2015 ? That one of their Associate Pastors who use to be a gang member got shot in his elbow and received a elbow replacement. After going to sleep during the night received a reconstructed elbow and found his elbow replacement laying next to him in his bed the next morning.
Ricky Grimsley
How can there be a prayer for divine acceleration if God already decided what he was going to do before the world was created.
Ira Huth
Now I’m not no great theologian with a degree and hours of studies. I’m just a simple loving Child of God, but I think that is called individual choice.
Ricky Grimsley
Its not logical to say we can accelerate something that is only going to happen the way God foresaw it before creation. Its flawed arminian ?
Ira Huth
What he is saying is there could be hindrances
Ira Huth
GLORY TO GOD!!! PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!!! FOR HE IS WORTHY AND ONLY HIM THAT SITS ON THE THRONE!!!
Varnel Watson
Anna Zambelli Joe Absher Video works fine Just click and watch it Many more prayers like this one coming soon Wonder how such prayers are applicable in Asia Link Hudson
Joe Absher
Thank you. Someone took my earbuds. It’ll have wait. God willing tomorrow.
Anna Zambelli
Troy Day thanks again