Bible Quiz: Lessons from the Life of Cain (Genesis 4)
The
story of Cain is one of the earliest and most sobering narratives in Scripture.
Found in Genesis 4, Cain’s life reveals powerful truths about worship,
jealousy, sin, repentance, and God’s mercy—even toward the unrepentant. This
quiz will challenge not just your memory of facts, but your understanding of
the spiritual lessons behind Cain’s choices.
Whether
you’re a Bible student, teacher, or devotional reader, this quiz invites you to
reflect deeply on how sin begins, how God warns, and how human hearts respond.
Instructions
Read
each question carefully.
Answer
from Scripture, not assumption.
This
quiz focuses only on Cain’s life and actions.
Answers,
complete reference verses, and brief explanations are provided after the quiz.
No
peeking until you finish! 😉
Quiz
Questions: The Life of Cain
1.
Who was Cain’s father according to
Scripture?
2.
What occupation did Cain have?
3.
What did Cain bring as an offering to
the LORD?
4.
Why did God not regard Cain’s
offering?
5.
How did Cain react emotionally when
God rejected his offering?
6.
What warning did God give Cain before
Cain committed murder?
7.
Who did Cain murder?
8.
Where did Cain commit the murder?
9.
What question did God ask Cain after
Abel’s death?
10. What
famous response did Cain give to God regarding Abel?
11. What
curse did God pronounce on Cain as punishment?
12. What
sign did God place on Cain, and for what purpose?
13. Where
did Cain go to live after being driven away?
14. What
city did Cain build, and whom did he name it after?
15. Did
Cain express repentance for his sin, or concern for punishment?
Answers, Complete Reference Verses & Explanations
1.
Who was Cain’s father?
Answer:
Adam
Reference:
“Now
Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain…”
—
Genesis 4:1
Explanation:
Cain was the first human born to Adam and Eve after the Fall.
2.
What occupation did Cain have?
Answer:
A farmer (worker of the ground)
Reference:
“Now
Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a worker of the ground.”
—
Genesis 4:2
Explanation:
Cain’s work itself was not sinful; the issue was his heart.
3.
What did Cain bring as an offering?
Answer:
Fruit of the ground
Reference:
“In
the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the
ground.”
—
Genesis 4:3
Explanation:
Scripture notes what Cain brought but emphasizes how God viewed it.
4.
Why did God not regard Cain’s offering?
Answer:
Because Cain’s heart and attitude were wrong
Reference:
“But
for Cain and his offering he had no regard.”
—
Genesis 4:5
Explanation:
Hebrews 11:4 later clarifies that Abel offered his sacrifice by faith, implying
Cain did not.
5.
How did Cain react when his offering was rejected?
Answer:
He became angry and downcast
Reference:
“So
Cain was very angry, and his face fell.”
—
Genesis 4:5
Explanation:
Cain responded with resentment instead of repentance.
6.
What warning did God give Cain?
Answer:
Sin was crouching at the door
Reference:
“Sin
is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.”
—
Genesis 4:7
Explanation:
God warned Cain before the murder, showing divine mercy and responsibility.
7.
Who did Cain murder?
Answer:
His brother Abel
Reference:
“Cain
rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.”
—
Genesis 4:8
Explanation:
This was the first murder in human history.
8.
Where did Cain commit the murder?
Answer:
In the field
Reference:
“When
they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.”
—
Genesis 4:8
Explanation:
The open field symbolizes secrecy without witnesses—but God still saw.
9.
What question did God ask Cain after Abel’s death?
Answer:
“Where is Abel your brother?”
Reference:
“Then
the LORD said to Cain, ‘Where is Abel your brother?’”
—
Genesis 4:9
Explanation:
God already knew; the question invited confession.
10.
What was Cain’s response?
Answer:
“Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Reference:
“I
do not know; am I my brother’s keeper?”
—
Genesis 4:9
Explanation:
Cain lied and showed contempt for moral responsibility.
11.
What curse did God pronounce?
Answer:
The ground would no longer yield its strength to him
Reference:
“When
you work the ground, it shall no longer yield to you its strength.”
—
Genesis 4:12
Explanation:
Cain’s livelihood was directly affected by his sin.
12.
What sign did God place on Cain?
Answer:
A protective mark to prevent others from killing him
Reference:
“Then
the LORD put a mark on Cain, lest any who found him should attack him.”
—
Genesis 4:15
Explanation:
Even in judgment, God showed mercy.
13.
Where did Cain go to live?
Answer:
The land of Nod, east of Eden
Reference:
“Then
Cain went away from the presence of the LORD and settled in the land of Nod,
east of Eden.”
—
Genesis 4:16
Explanation:
Cain’s greatest loss was separation from God’s presence.
14.
What city did Cain build?
Answer:
Enoch, named after his son
Reference:
“He
built a city and called the name of the city after the name of his son, Enoch.”
—
Genesis 4:17
Explanation:
Cain sought legacy through civilization rather than repentance.
15.
Did Cain repent?
Answer:
No—he complained about punishment, not sin
Reference:
“My
punishment is greater than I can bear.”
—
Genesis 4:13
Explanation:
Cain feared consequences, not God.
Bible
Quiz: The Life of Cain (True or False)
The
life of Cain, recorded in Genesis 4, is a foundational biblical account that
reveals how unchecked sin, jealousy, and pride can lead to devastating
consequences. Through a series of true-or-false statements, this quiz will test
how carefully you know Cain’s story—and how deeply you understand the spiritual
warnings embedded in it.
This
format is simple, but the truths behind it are profound.
Instructions
Read
each statement carefully.
Decide
whether it is True or False based strictly on Scripture.
Do
not rely on tradition or assumption.
Answers,
complete reference verses, and explanations appear after the quiz section.
Challenge
yourself to answer before scrolling down.
True or False: The Life of Cain
1.
Cain was the first child born to Adam
and Eve.
2.
Cain worked as a shepherd, tending
flocks like his brother Abel.
3.
Cain brought an offering to the LORD
from the fruit of the ground.
4.
God rejected Cain’s offering because
farming was an unacceptable occupation.
5.
Cain became angry when God did not
regard his offering.
6.
God warned Cain that sin was crouching
at the door before Abel was killed.
7.
Cain murdered Abel in a city they had
built together.
8.
God immediately struck Cain dead for
killing Abel.
9.
Cain denied knowing where Abel was
when God questioned him.
10. Cain
said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” to the LORD.
11. God
cursed Cain so that the ground would no longer yield crops for him.
12. Cain
expressed sorrow for his sin and asked God for forgiveness.
13. God
placed a mark on Cain to protect him from being killed.
14. Cain
settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden.
15. Cain
built a city and named it after his son.
Answers, Complete Reference Verses & Explanations
1.
Cain was the first child born to Adam and Eve.
Answer:
True
Reference:
“Now
Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain…”
—
Genesis 4:1
Explanation:
Cain is the first recorded human birth in Scripture.
2.
Cain worked as a shepherd, tending flocks like Abel.
Answer:
False
Reference:
“Now
Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a worker of the ground.”
—
Genesis 4:2
Explanation:
Abel tended sheep; Cain farmed the land.
3.
Cain brought an offering to the LORD from the fruit of the ground.
Answer:
True
Reference:
“Cain
brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ground.”
—
Genesis 4:3
Explanation:
Cain did bring an offering, though God did not regard it.
4.
God rejected Cain’s offering because farming was unacceptable.
Answer:
False
Reference:
“But
for Cain and his offering he had no regard.”
—
Genesis 4:5
Explanation:
Scripture never condemns Cain’s occupation—his heart and faith were the issue
(cf. Hebrews 11:4).
5.
Cain became angry when God did not regard his offering.
Answer:
True
Reference:
“So
Cain was very angry, and his face fell.”
—
Genesis 4:5
Explanation:
Cain’s emotional response revealed inner resentment.
6.
God warned Cain that sin was crouching at the door.
Answer:
True
Reference:
“Sin
is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.”
—
Genesis 4:7
Explanation:
God gave Cain a clear warning before the murder occurred.
7.
Cain murdered Abel in a city they had built together.
Answer:
False
Reference:
“When
they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.”
—
Genesis 4:8
Explanation:
The murder occurred in a field, not a city.
8.
God immediately struck Cain dead for killing Abel.
Answer:
False
Reference:
“Then
the LORD said to Cain… ‘Whoever kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him
sevenfold.’”
—
Genesis 4:15
Explanation:
God punished Cain but spared his life.
9.
Cain denied knowing where Abel was.
Answer:
True
Reference:
“I
do not know…”
—
Genesis 4:9
Explanation:
Cain lied to God after committing murder.
10.
Cain said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Answer:
True
Reference:
“Am
I my brother’s keeper?”
—
Genesis 4:9
Explanation:
This statement reflects Cain’s defiance and lack of remorse.
11.
God cursed Cain so the ground would no longer yield crops for him.
Answer:
True
Reference:
“When
you work the ground, it shall no longer yield to you its strength.”
—
Genesis 4:12
Explanation:
Cain’s punishment affected his livelihood directly.
12.
Cain expressed sorrow for his sin and asked forgiveness.
Answer:
False
Reference:
“My
punishment is greater than I can bear.”
—
Genesis 4:13
Explanation:
Cain lamented the punishment, not the sin.
13.
God placed a mark on Cain to protect him.
Answer:
True
Reference:
“Then
the LORD put a mark on Cain, lest any who found him should attack him.”
—
Genesis 4:15
Explanation:
God showed mercy even while enforcing judgment.
14.
Cain settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden.
Answer:
True
Reference:
“Cain
went away from the presence of the LORD and settled in the land of Nod, east of
Eden.”
—
Genesis 4:16
Explanation:
Cain’s physical movement mirrored spiritual separation.
15.
Cain built a city and named it after his son.
Answer:
True
Reference:
“He
built a city and called the name of the city after the name of his son, Enoch.”
—
Genesis 4:17
Explanation:
Cain pursued legacy through human achievement rather than repentance.
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