Read Full ChapterBy faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
By faith, Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he had testimony given to him that he was righteous, God testifying with respect to his gifts; and through it he, being dead, still speaks.
World English Bible (WEB)
By faith{G4102} Abel{G6} offered{G4374}{(G5656)} unto God{G2316} a more excellent{G4119} sacrifice{G2378} than{G3844} Cain{G2535}, by{G1223} which{G3739} he obtained witness{G3140}{(G5681)} that he was{G1511}{(G5750)} righteous{G1342}, God{G2316} testifying{G3140}{(G5723)} of{G1909} his{G846} gifts{G1435}: and{G2532} by{G1223} it{G846} he being dead{G599}{(G5631)} yet{G2089} speaketh{G2980}{(G5731)}{(G5625)}{G2980}{(G5719)}.
Strong's King James
(4) By believing faith, Hevel (Vapour) offered to יהוה YAHWEH a better sacrifice than Kayin (Possession) by which he obtained testimony of being declared righteous. יהוה YAHWEH testifying upon his gifts and through it, though he's dead, it still speaks.
The F.O.G
[4] It was faith that made Abel's sacrifice superior to Cain's. His wholehearted offering revealed his inner righteousness, earning divine approval as יהוה Himself affirmed the value of his gifts. Though Abel's blood was spilled, his example of authentic faith still speaks powerfully to us today.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
by faith a better sacrifice did Abel offer to God than Cain, through which he was testified to be righteous, God testifying of his gifts, and through it, he being dead, doth yet speak.
Young's Literal Translation
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