1)

What did Kayin mean when he said, "u'Mi'Panecha Esaser"?

1.

Targum Onkelos and Targum Yonasan: He meant that it is impossible to hide from Hashem.

2.

Ramban: Kayin was pointing out that so embarrassed was he, that he was not able to stand before Hashem to Daven or to bring a Korban, only to hide from Him.

2)

What did Kayin mean when he said, "Vehayah Kol Motz'i Yahargeini"?

1.

Seforno: He meant that the punishment will be in excess of the decree. 1

2.

Nedarim 41a: He meant that when a person's time is up, any creature can overcome him - even a gnat, even a fly. 2

1

Refer to 4:13:1:3.

2

See Torah Temimah, note 19.

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