The meaning of “Ἄβελ”
Understanding Ábel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (הֶבֶל) Abel. - Abel, the son of Adam
Ἄβελ
of Hebrew origin (הֶבֶל) Abel. - Abel, the son of Adam
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:35 | “That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.” Word: Ἄβελ (Ábel) | |
| Luke 11:51 | “From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.” Word: Ἄβελ (Ábel) | |
| Hebrews 11:4 | “By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” Word: Ἄβελ (Ábel) | |
| Hebrews 12:24 | “And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.” Word: Ἄβελ (Ábel) |