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Jabal
Jabal in the Bible — father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock (GEN 4:20). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “which glides away”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Jabalproper name
- Hebrew
- יָבָל
- Transliteration
- yaval
- Greek
- Ιωβελ
- Reference
- GEN 4:20
- Strong's
- H2989
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jabal in the Bible?
Jabal is described in the Bible as father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock (GEN 4:20).
What does the name Jabal mean?
The name Jabal means “which glides away” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.