| Presbyterian Church - 1822 - 554 pages
...not to a public assembly ? Here is one evidence of a visible church. " God had renpect unto Abel and his offering : But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect." Gen. iv. 4, 5. It seems to be the general opinion that God distinguished Abel's sacrifice by some visible... | |
| Christopher Benson - Bible - 1822 - 472 pages
...received in the same manner from both, nor were the two brothers alike approved in their deed of piety. " The Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering; but unto Cain » Gen. iv. 3. M2 and to his offering he had not respect." What was the reason of this different treatment... | |
| 1823 - 130 pages
...offering nnto the Lord. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock, and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel, and to his offering. But unto Cain, and his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. And the Lord said... | |
| Theology - 1822 - 500 pages
...regarded with approbation. On this subject Abel though dead yet speaketh. " The Lord had respect unto his offering, but unto Cain, and to his offering, he had not respect." Jehovah searched the hearts of these worshippers, and beheld the feelings and motives which accompanied... | |
| Congregational churches - 1824 - 594 pages
...offering unto the Lord: And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering....unto Cain and to his offering 'he had not respect. Here we find that they both sacrificed unto the Lord, and he had respect unto the one and not to the... | |
| John Milton - 1824 - 580 pages
...represented to be, and describes the sacrifice somewhat in the manner of Homer. The Scripture says only, that the Lord had respect unto Abel, and to his offering;...unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect: the poet makes this respect unto Abel's offering to be a fire from heaven consuming it ; and herein... | |
| John Milton - 1824 - 572 pages
...represented to he, and describes the sacrifice somewhat in the manner of Homer. The Scripture says only, that the Lord had respect unto Abel, and to his offering; but unto Cain and to his offering he hail not respect: the poet makes this respect unto Abel's offering to be a fire from heaven consuming... | |
| Charles Powlett - 1824 - 352 pages
...offering unto the Lord. And Abel he also brought of the firstlings of his flock, and of the fat thereof, and the Lord had respect unto Abel, and to his offering; but unto Cain and his offering, he had not respect: and Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell ; and the Lord... | |
| John Locke - Bible - 1824 - 522 pages
...SECONDLY. From hypocritical Professort of the true God, Jews, Men zealous of the Law and Traditions. The Lord had respect unto Abel, and to his offering ; but unto Cain and his offering he had not respect, &c. Cain rose up against Abel his his brother, and slew him. — Gen.... | |
| John Locke - Bible - 1824 - 530 pages
...SKCONDLY. From hypocritical Professors nf the true God, Jews, Men zealous of the Law and Traditions. The Lord had respect unto Abel, and to his offering ; but unto Cain and his offering he had not respect, &c. Cain rose up against Al>el his his brother, and slew him. —... | |
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