Cain's Transgression

The Midrash of Philo 15:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Why whoever should slay Cain should be liable to bear a sevenfold punishment? (Genesis 4:15).

Themes

Creation Hell Judgment

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