The meaning of “הֶבֶל”
Understanding Hebel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as הֶבֶל Abel. - § Abel = "breath" - Hebel, the son of Adam 1) second son of Adam and Eve, killed by his brothe...
הֶבֶל
the same as הֶבֶל Abel. - § Abel = "breath" - Hebel, the son of Adam 1) second son of Adam and Eve, killed by his brother Cain
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: הֶבֶל (Hebel) | |
| Genesis 4:4 | “And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering:” Word: הֶבֶל (Hebel) | |
| Genesis 4:8 | “And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.” Word: הֶבֶל (Hebel) | |
| Genesis 4:9 | “And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?” Word: הֶבֶל (Hebel) | |
| Genesis 4:25 | “And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.” Word: הֶבֶל (Hebel) |
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