Abel
Abel in the Bible — son of Adam(GEN 4:2), first person murdered (GEN 4:8). Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “vanity; breath; vapor”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 4 connections
Biography
The second son of Adam and Eve, Abel was a shepherd who brought the firstborn of his flock as an offering to the Lord. God respected Abel's offering, which was given in faith. His brother Cain, consumed with jealousy, murdered him in the field. Abel's blood cried out from the ground, and he became the first martyr. The New Testament commends his faith.
Significance
Abel represents righteous suffering and is the first martyr. His acceptable sacrifice by faith prefigures Christ's perfect sacrifice and demonstrates that God looks at the heart.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- הָבַל
- Transliteration
- hevel
- Meaning
- morning mist
- Greek
- Ἅβελ
- Reference
- GEN 4:2
- Strong's
- H1893
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Abel in the Bible?
Abel is described in the Bible as son of Adam(GEN 4:2), first person murdered (GEN 4:8).
What does the name Abel mean?
The name Abel means “vanity; breath; vapor” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.