Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 4:8
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Genesis4:8
8. And Cain talked with Abel his Brother : And it came to pass, when they were in the Field , that Cain rose up against Abel his Brother, and slew him .
Either 1. Familiarly and friendly, as he used to do, thereby to make him secure and careless: Or by way of expostulation and contention.
Into which Abel was led either by his own employment, or by Cains perswasion, this being a fit place for the execution of his wicked purpose.
Possibly with stone or club or with some Iron tool belonging to Husbandry.
Marginal references: Heb spake to, &c.; Matth. 23. 35. 1 John 3. 12. Jude 11.
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