Cain and Abel

In Genesis 4:4 ESV, God accepted Abel’s offering, and in verse 5, the Bible states that Cain became extremely furious and disheartened. As a consequence, in verse 8, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him while they were in the field. The reason behind God’s preference for Abel’s offering over Cain’s remains unclear. Why did God choose Abel, the younger brother, instead of Cain, the firstborn?

Could it be that God chose Abel’s offering because it included a lamb with its high-quality fat, whereas Cain only presented produce from the land? This notion gives the impression that God is a father who prefers consuming meat and fat and, like most men, disfavors vegetables. What might have been the issue with Cain’s offering?

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