#153 Who Did Cain Marry? The Bible’s Surprising Answer
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Episode Summary
In this Worldview Wednesday episode, Joel Settecase tackles a classic question: “If we all came from Adam and Eve, who did their kids marry?” Drawing from Genesis 4 and 5, Joel explains that Cain married one of Adam and Eve’s descendants—most likely a sister or niece—and why that fits perfectly within a biblical worldview.
Key Points
Eve was the mother of all living, so all humanity came from her line.
Close-relative marriage wasn’t prohibited until Leviticus 18.
Early humans lived longer, allowing rapid population growth.
Genetic decline after the Fall explains why such marriages later became harmful.
The unity of the human race points to our shared need for redemption in Christ.
Apologetic Insight
This isn’t just about ancient genealogy—it’s about biblical authority and human origins. The Genesis account holds together logically, scientifically, and theologically in ways secular explanations cannot.
Takeaway
Cain’s wife was a descendant of Adam and Eve, proving the Bible’s consistency and humanity’s shared story under one Creator and Redeemer.
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