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Again she gave birth, to Cain`s brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
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A Name of 'Vanity'
Commentators universally agree that Abel's name, 'Hebel,' means 'breath' or 'vanity.' They speculate this could reflect Eve's growing sorrow over the fallen world, a prophetic sense of his short life, or even a name given after his death. This name stands in stark contrast to Cain's ('possession'), foreshadowing the tragic story to come.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
1. קין (qayin)—Cain, “spear-shaft,” and קנה (qanah)—“set up, establish, gain, buy,” contain the biliteral root …
19th Century
Anglican
Abel. Regarding this name, Dr. Oppert imagined that it was the Assyrian Abil, meaning "a son." In reality, it is Hebe…
16th Century
Protestant
And she again bare his brother Abel. It is well known from where the name of Cain is derived, and for what reason it was given to him. For…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And she again bore his brother Abel Or "added to bare" F25 , not directly or immediately, but perhaps the…
When Cain was born, Eve said, "I have gotten a man from the Lord." Perhaps she thought that this was the promised seed. If so, she was woefully dis…