King James Bible
"And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD."
This phrase indicates an unspecified period has elapsed since the previous events, suggesting worship practices had become established patterns in early human history. The Hebrew implies a natural progression of time, setting up the first recorded act of formal worship. As a farmer, Cain offers produce from his agricultural labor, reflecting the principle of giving from one's occupation. The text emphasizes these are ground-based crops, distinguishing his offering from Abel's animal sacrifice that follows. This marks humanity's first recorded sacrificial worship, using the Hebrew term 'minchah' which can mean gift or tribute. The direct offering to Yahweh assumes an existing relationship and understanding of divine worship, though no prior instruction is explicitly mentioned.