Both Cain and Abel were now lost to Adam. Quite possibly Adam and Eve had other sons by this time, but none had been ordained by God to take the place and the position of the firstborn. The name “Seth” means, “appointed, substitute,” which means that the Lord specifically told Adam and Eve that this child was to assume the rights of the firstborn. GOD The phrase, “For God, said she, has appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew,” tells us several things: As stated, Eve now seems to
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