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Genesis 4:3
And it came to pass after many days, that Cain offered, of the fruits of the earth, gifts to the Lord.
Genesis 4:3 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Genesis 4:3 in other translations
And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.
So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD,
As time passed, Cain brought an offering to the LORD from the fruit of the ground.
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In context
1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; who conceived and brought forth Cain, saying: I have gotten a man through God.
2 And again she brought forth his brother Abel. And Abel was a shepherd, and Cain a husbandman.
3 And it came to pass after many days, that Cain offered, of the fruits of the earth, gifts to the Lord.
4 Abel also offered of the firstlings of his flock, and of their fat: and the Lord had respect to Abel, and to his offerings.
5 But to Cain and his offerings he had no respect: and Cain was exceeding angry, and his countenance fell.
6 And the Lord said to him: Why art thou angry? and why is thy countenance fallen?
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