Gen 4:16 | TNotes | STEP | 4:16 The name Nod speaks more of Cain’s fate (see 4:12 , 14 ) than of a specific geographical area (the location is unknown). Cain’s sin denied him rest and a sense of belonging. • Cain’s exile east of Eden is another point of connection with Adam’s story (cp. 3:24 ). Cain did not learn from his father’s mistake, so he also suffered estrangement from the ground and exile to the east (see study note on 3:24).

‏ Genesis 4:16

4:16 ^a The name Nod speaks more of Cain’s fate (see 4:12 ^b, 14 ^c) than of a specific geographical area (the location is unknown). Cain’s sin denied him rest and a sense of belonging.

• Cain’s exile east of Eden is another point of connection with Adam’s story (cp. 3:24 ^d). Cain did not learn from his father’s mistake, so he also suffered estrangement from the ground and exile to the east (see study note on 3:24).