Abel — the meaning of the Hebrew name הֶבֶל

הֶבֶל

Hebel · pronounced heh'-bel · Strong's H1893 · a man

Abel means Hebel, the son of Adam.

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Strong's definition

the same as H1892; Hebel, the son of Adam.

First appearance

Gen 4:2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. (KJV)

Every verse that names Abel

5 occurrences in 5 verses — Genesis

Gen 4:2Gen 4:4Gen 4:8Gen 4:9Gen 4:25

Other people or places called Abel

Abel (H59) — a meadow

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