Even though the text does not explicitly state the reason for God’s displeasure with Cain’s offering, the offerings provided by each brother allow some insight to this occurrence. Based on the text, the offering made by Abel was of a higher quality, and it reflected his work as a shepherd. Abel offered, and ultimately sacrificed, the best of his flock to God. Similarly, Cain offered the fruit of his occupation, but the quality of this offering is left unstated. This absence of descriptive language toward Cain’s offering construes the possibility that it was of a lower value than his brother’s. Cain’s offering was also of little sacrifice (one not involving life) compared to Abel’s Additionally, the type of offering made unto God by each brother
