Word Study

The meaning of תּוּבַל קַיִן

Understanding Tûwbal Qayin reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H8423
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

תּוּבַל קַיִן

Phonetictoo-bal' kah'-yin
TransliterationTûwbal Qayin
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently from יָבַל (compare יְבוּל) and קַיִן; offspring of Cain Tubal-cain. - § Tubal-cain = "thou will be brought of Cain" - Tubal-Kajin, an antidiluvian patriarch 1) son of Lamech by his wife Zillah and the first worker in metal

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 4:22

And Zillah, she also bare Tubal–cain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal–cain was Naamah.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'תּוּבַל קַיִן' deepen your understanding of Genesis 4:22?