146 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, PLYN GENESIS | 4:10 blood — GEN504 After Kayin killed Hevel, God told Kayin t... GEN504 After Kayin killed Hevel, God told Kayin that the guilt of the blood of all of Hevel’s potential descendants would devolve upon him (Rashi). The Chofetz Chayim commented that if a person can be punished for the negative effects of his actions on future generations, then surely he will be rewarded for the positive effects. If you teach someone Torah and influence him to become a God fearing person, well versed in Torah, he will raise his children accordingly. As subsequent generations continue in this fashion, you will be rewarded for being the original impetus. (Toras Habayis – Elbonah shel Torah). PLYN 34 Share Print Source KeyPLYNVerse4:10Keyword(s)bloodSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 4:10 blood — GEN507 See [[GEN681]] Genesis 9:4 life-blood AGTJ... Previous Article GENESIS | 4:10 blood — GEN508 See [[NUM416]] Numbers 35:28 refuse SACKS ... Next Article