Genesis 4:2  (1611 King James Bible)

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And she againe bare his brother Abel, and Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.

- 1611 King James Bible

Genesis 4:2 side note reference: Heb. Hebel. , Heb. a feeder.

Other Translations of Genesis 4:2

And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')

And again she bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then again she became with child and gave birth to Abel, his brother. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a farmer.
- Basic English Bible

Then again she became with child and gave birth to Abel, his brother. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a farmer.
- Darby Bible

And she again bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
- Webster's Bible

Again she gave birth, to Cain's brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
- World English Bible

and she addeth to bear his brother, even Abel. And Abel is feeding a flock, and Cain hath been servant of the ground.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And again she bore his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

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View Wesley's Notes for Genesis 4:2

4:2 Abel signifies vanity. The name given to this son is put upon the whole race, #Psa 39:5|. Every man is at his best estate vanity; Abel, vanity. He chose that employment which did most befriend contemplation and devotion, for that hath been looked upon as the advantage of a pastoral life. Moses and David kept sheep, and in their solitudes conversed with God.



roy suttles's comment on 2013-02-03 17:00:37:

Were Cain and Abel twins?

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