of the woman, Christ. See also Gal. 4:4; Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:21. b. Redemption pictured. The Lord slew the first sacrifice in order to clothe the guilty pair—a picture of the covering of a guilty conscience through blood sacrifice. Note: the book of Genesis is the record of the development of this promise of redemption, showing how it passed through different individuals and families. 1. The story of Cain shows how sin became hereditary, and led to the first murder.