Why does the Bible say Adam and Eve were the first humans? The Bible clearly states Cain was sent to a land called Nod. If there was no people there, then why was he afraid someone would hurt him?

 The biblical narrative of Adam and Eve in the Book of Genesis presents them as the first human beings created by God. However, the mention of Cain being sent to the land of Nod after he killed his brother Abel raises questions about the existence of other people outside of Adam and Eve's immediate family.

Several interpretations and explanations have been proposed to reconcile these apparent discrepancies:

·         Symbolic Interpretation: Some scholars and theologians interpret the story of Adam and Eve allegorically or symbolically rather than as literal historical events. From this perspective, Adam and Eve represent archetypal figures symbolizing the origins of humanity and the human condition, rather than literal individuals.

·         Expanded Population: One interpretation suggests that Adam and Eve were the first humans in a particular geographical area or lineage, but there may have been other human populations outside of their immediate vicinity. Cain's fear of being harmed in the land of Nod could stem from encounters with other people outside of his family's community.

·         Intermarriage: Another interpretation posits that Cain's wife and potential inhabitants of the land of Nod could have been descendants of Adam and Eve, perhaps through intermarriage or other means. This interpretation suggests that Adam and Eve were the progenitors of all humanity, and their descendants populated the earth.

·         Literary Convention: Some scholars argue that the narrative of Cain's departure to the land of Nod serves as a literary device to advance the plot and highlight themes of exile, punishment, and redemption. The focus of the narrative may be on Cain's personal journey and relationship with God, rather than providing a comprehensive account of human origins.

Overall, the precise interpretation of the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve and their descendants is subject to theological, historical, and literary considerations. Different traditions and interpretations within Christianity offer varying perspectives on these issues, and individuals may approach the text with different understandings of its meaning and significance.