Genesis 4:9 (WEB)
The LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel, your brother?” He said, “I don’t know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Catechism · 2
The Fifth Commandment
“In the account of Abel's murder by his brother Cain,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Gen 4:8-12.
The Fall
“Likewise, sin frequently manifests itself in the history of Israel, especially as infidelity to the God of the Covenant and as transgression of the Law of Moses. and even after Christ's atonement, sin raises its head in countless ways among Christians.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Gen 4:3-15; 6:5, 12; Rom 1:18-32; I Cor 1-6; Rev 2-3.
Fathers and councils · 4
Tertullian
“Groaning and trembling shalt thou be upon the earth, and every one who shall have found thee shall slay thee.”” — editor's note: See Gen. iv. 2–14. But it is to be observed that the version given in our author differs widely in some particulars from the Heb. and the LXX.
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Gregory the Great
“…had hidden themselves after their sin, when He said in Paradise, Adam, where art thou (Gen. iii. 9)? or when He chides Cain saying, Where is Abel thy brother (Gen. iv. 9)?” — the author cites it
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John Chrysostom
“And he said, I know not; am I my brother’s keeper?” ( Gen. iv. 9.)” — the author cites it
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Basil the Great
“…the sixth wrong in that he grieved his parents: the seventh, his lie to God; for when he was asked, “Where is Abel thy brother?” he replied, “I know not.”” — editor's note: Gen. iv. 9.
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Cross-references · 10
Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.11.
Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.11.
Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.11.
Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.11.
Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.11.
Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.11.
Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.11.
Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.11.
Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.11.
Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV X.11.