God did not reject Cain on account of any displeasure over his offering. Rather, it was “because his own works were wicked ” ​ — marked by jealousy, hatred, and finally murder — ​ that Cain was rejected by God. ​ — 1 John 3: 12.
(‏ تكوين ٤ :‏ ٧‏ )‏ فلم يرفض الله قايين لأنه لم يُسَرّ بقربانه ،‏ بل رفضه « لأن أعماله كانت شريرة » —‏ متَّسمة بالغيرة ،‏ البغض ،‏ وأخيرا القتل .‏ —‏ ١ يوحنا ٣ :‏ ١٢‏ .‏